YEARLY HIGH
0.0426 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0402 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0414 QAR

2014 KES to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0422 to the December average rate of 0.0403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0426 was down 2.10% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0435, 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 213 QAR
2013 Average 211 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 201 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.13 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0424
0.0401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to QAR 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 0.0419, compared to 0.0409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 QAR (High: 0.0426 / Low: 0.0418). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0416 / Low: 0.0414).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0422) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.77%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0422
2013 Avg (January) 0.0419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0426 0.0418 0.0422
February 0.0423 0.0421 0.0422
March 0.0422 0.0420 0.0421
April 0.0421 0.0418 0.0420
May 0.0419 0.0414 0.0416
June 0.0416 0.0414 0.0416
July 0.0416 0.0414 0.0415
August 0.0415 0.0411 0.0413
September 0.0411 0.0408 0.0410
October 0.0409 0.0406 0.0408
November 0.0407 0.0403 0.0405
December 0.0404 0.0402 0.0403