YEARLY HIGH
1.2323 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.1065 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1492 PKR

2014 KES to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.2323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.1065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1258 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2226 to the December average rate of 1.1148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.2323 was down 1.90% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.2562, 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 6,162 PKR
2013 Average 5,897 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,533 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 629.04 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.2334
1.1041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PKR 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 1.1629, compared to 1.1356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0883 PKR (High: 1.2143 / Low: 1.1259). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 PKR (High: 1.1267 / Low: 1.1229).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0883
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0602 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0602

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.2226) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1005 (+8.96%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.2226
2013 Avg (January) 1.1221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2323 1.2121 1.2226
February 1.2256 1.2136 1.2185
March 1.2143 1.1259 1.1584
April 1.1362 1.1074 1.1246
May 1.1382 1.1237 1.1286
June 1.1275 1.1194 1.1247
July 1.1267 1.1229 1.1249
August 1.1518 1.1233 1.1350
September 1.1613 1.1488 1.1537
October 1.1571 1.1439 1.1520
November 1.1497 1.1265 1.1332
December 1.1297 1.1065 1.1148