YEARLY HIGH
0.0150 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0141 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0144 SGD

2014 KES to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0147 to the December average rate of 0.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0150 was down 0.26% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0150, 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 75 SGD
2013 Average 73 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 70 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.35 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0148
0.0141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SGD 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 0.0145, compared to 0.0143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 SGD (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0146). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0143).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0147) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+4.37%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0147
2013 Avg (January) 0.0141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0150 0.0146 0.0147
February 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
March 0.0148 0.0145 0.0146
April 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
May 0.0144 0.0142 0.0143
June 0.0144 0.0142 0.0143
July 0.0142 0.0141 0.0142
August 0.0142 0.0141 0.0142
September 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
October 0.0144 0.0143 0.0143
November 0.0145 0.0143 0.0144
December 0.0146 0.0144 0.0146