2014 KES to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1592 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.1369 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1446 SCR

2014 KES to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 0.1592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.1369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1399 to the December average rate of 0.1547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1592 was up 4.25% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1527, 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 796 SCR

2013 Average 702 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 685 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.30 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1596

0.1374

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SCR 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 0.1399, compared to 0.1492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1399

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0120 SCR (High: 0.1592 / Low: 0.1472). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SCR (High: 0.1407 / Low: 0.1396).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.1528) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1414), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+8.03%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.1528

2013 Avg (October) 0.1414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1415	0.1386	0.1399
February	0.1424	0.1397	0.1406
March	0.1413	0.1386	0.1403
April	0.1415	0.1373	0.1392
May	0.1427	0.1369	0.1396
June	0.1413	0.1381	0.1400
July	0.1407	0.1396	0.1402
August	0.1468	0.1399	0.1427
September	0.1484	0.1462	0.1472
October	0.1592	0.1472	0.1528
November	0.1587	0.1570	0.1577
December	0.1573	0.1469	0.1547