YEARLY HIGH
2.0469 NGN
YEARLY LOW
1.8271 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8776 NGN

2014 KES to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 2.0469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.8271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2198 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8561 to the December average rate of 2.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.0469 was up 7.82% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.8984, 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 10,235 NGN
2013 Average 9,249 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 9,136 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,099.03 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.0298
1.8187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NGN 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 1.8733, compared to 1.8818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.1329 NGN (High: 1.9799 / Low: 1.8470). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 NGN (High: 1.8573 / Low: 1.8434).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1329
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2.0122) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.8437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1685 (+9.14%).

2014 Avg (December) 2.0122
2013 Avg (December) 1.8437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8910 1.8271 1.8561
February 1.9199 1.8771 1.8992
March 1.9114 1.8954 1.9041
April 1.9077 1.8472 1.8696
May 1.8610 1.8290 1.8499
June 1.8709 1.8510 1.8612
July 1.8573 1.8434 1.8489
August 1.8501 1.8301 1.8384
September 1.8504 1.8300 1.8363
October 1.8597 1.8318 1.8461
November 1.9799 1.8470 1.9087
December 2.0469 1.9838 2.0122