2014 KES to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 KES to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the KES to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 5.4932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 4.4143.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0789 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0493 to the December average rate of 5.3172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.4932 was up 8.93% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.0429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
KES to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.7301, compared to 4.7965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0664 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.7914 MWK (High: 5.2056 / Low: 4.4143). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 MWK (High: 4.5084 / Low: 4.4752).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2370 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 5.2556) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.6180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6376 (+13.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2462 | 4.8213 | 5.0493 |
| February | 4.9632 | 4.8717 | 4.9205 |
| March | 4.9134 | 4.7025 | 4.8289 |
| April | 4.7577 | 4.4990 | 4.5920 |
| May | 4.5324 | 4.4634 | 4.4985 |
| June | 4.5097 | 4.4705 | 4.4914 |
| July | 4.5084 | 4.4752 | 4.4900 |
| August | 4.5225 | 4.4373 | 4.4788 |
| September | 4.4934 | 4.4152 | 4.4562 |
| October | 5.2056 | 4.4143 | 4.7811 |
| November | 5.4932 | 5.0780 | 5.2556 |
| December | 5.4733 | 5.1572 | 5.3172 |