2014 KES to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3547 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.3442 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3491 MUR

2014 KES to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 0.3547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.3442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3511 to the December average rate of 0.3494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3547 was down 5.08% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3737, 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 1,774 MUR

2013 Average 1,788 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,721 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.94 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3534

0.3449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MUR 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 0.3482, compared to 0.3500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3482

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0065 MUR (High: 0.3546 / Low: 0.3482). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 MUR (High: 0.3480 / Low: 0.3450).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 0.3521) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3528), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.20%).

2014 Avg (September) 0.3521

2013 Avg (September) 0.3528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3546	0.3482	0.3511
February	0.3536	0.3481	0.3505
March	0.3494	0.3461	0.3482
April	0.3492	0.3452	0.3477
May	0.3478	0.3442	0.3456
June	0.3480	0.3450	0.3461
July	0.3479	0.3447	0.3461
August	0.3502	0.3472	0.3484
September	0.3547	0.3497	0.3521
October	0.3542	0.3510	0.3527
November	0.3538	0.3490	0.3513
December	0.3516	0.3477	0.3494