YEARLY HIGH
0.0396 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0343 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0359 PLN

2014 KES to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.0343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0355 to the December average rate of 0.0380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0396 was up 2.06% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0388, 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 198 PLN
2013 Average 184 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 172 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.64 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0384
0.0344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PLN 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 0.0351, compared to 0.0367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0026 PLN (High: 0.0396 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PLN (High: 0.0351 / Low: 0.0347).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0380) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+7.79%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0380
2013 Avg (December) 0.0353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0364 0.0349 0.0355
February 0.0364 0.0350 0.0354
March 0.0354 0.0349 0.0351
April 0.0351 0.0347 0.0349
May 0.0350 0.0346 0.0348
June 0.0351 0.0343 0.0347
July 0.0355 0.0345 0.0349
August 0.0362 0.0354 0.0357
September 0.0370 0.0360 0.0366
October 0.0377 0.0369 0.0372
November 0.0378 0.0372 0.0375
December 0.0396 0.0371 0.0380