YEARLY HIGH
54.3716 PYG
YEARLY LOW
47.7232 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.7735 PYG

2014 KES to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 54.3716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 47.7232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6484 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.6816 to the December average rate of 51.1987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 54.3716 was up 1.65% compared to the 2013 peak of 53.4904, 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 271,858 PYG
2013 Average 250,504 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 238,616 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,242.01 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

54.2048
47.9258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PYG 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 51.5706, compared to 49.9764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.5706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.9764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 2.9449 PYG (High: 54.2629 / Low: 51.3180). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3859 PYG (High: 50.5195 / Low: 50.1337).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.9449
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3859

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.6461 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 53.6816) against the same month in 2013 (average: 48.4701), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2114 (+10.75%).

2014 Avg (January) 53.6816
2013 Avg (January) 48.4701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.3716 53.0285 53.6816
February 54.2629 51.3180 52.5362
March 51.3704 50.9278 51.1398
April 51.4702 50.8496 51.1388
May 51.0816 50.2801 50.6252
June 50.5195 50.1337 50.3021
July 49.8102 47.7232 48.6560
August 48.7349 48.2393 48.4490
September 50.2492 48.0890 48.7737
October 51.8248 50.4423 51.1792
November 51.9340 51.3587 51.6020
December 51.4605 51.0261 51.1987