YEARLY HIGH
11.6658 MMK
YEARLY LOW
10.9515 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1955 MMK

2014 KES to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 11.6658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 10.9515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7143 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4230 to the December average rate of 11.3943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 11.6658 was up 1.27% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.5199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 58,329 MMK
2013 Average 54,226 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 54,758 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,571.43 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

11.4628
10.9844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.2063, compared to 11.1848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.4795 MMK (High: 11.6658 / Low: 11.1863). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0649 MMK (High: 11.1227 / Low: 11.0577).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4795
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0649

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 11.4200) against the same month in 2013 (average: 11.3146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1054 (+0.93%).

2014 Avg (November) 11.4200
2013 Avg (November) 11.3146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5042 11.3011 11.4230
February 11.4435 11.3520 11.4056
March 11.3582 11.0904 11.1992
April 11.1476 11.0539 11.0898
May 11.0825 10.9756 11.0242
June 11.1873 11.0203 11.0959
July 11.1227 11.0577 11.0865
August 11.0820 10.9700 11.0265
September 11.1531 10.9515 11.0415
October 11.2506 11.0163 11.1399
November 11.6658 11.1863 11.4200
December 11.4525 11.3590 11.3943