YEARLY HIGH
0.1805 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.1685 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1750 MVR

2014 KES to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.1805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1785 to the December average rate of 0.1690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1805 was down 2.12% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1844, 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 902 MVR
2013 Average 893 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 843 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.76 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1795
0.1680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MVR 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 0.1775, compared to 0.1726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0039 MVR (High: 0.1805 / Low: 0.1765). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MVR (High: 0.1695 / Low: 0.1685).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.1785) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.57%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.1785
2013 Avg (January) 0.1775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1805 0.1765 0.1785
February 0.1793 0.1777 0.1786
March 0.1788 0.1774 0.1780
April 0.1786 0.1770 0.1775
May 0.1778 0.1755 0.1763
June 0.1769 0.1754 0.1762
July 0.1760 0.1748 0.1755
August 0.1757 0.1735 0.1746
September 0.1738 0.1722 0.1732
October 0.1732 0.1718 0.1726
November 0.1723 0.1690 0.1704
December 0.1695 0.1685 0.1690