2014 KES to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.4466 SLL

YEARLY LOW

46.5861 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.3602 SLL

2014 KES to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 50.4466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 46.5861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8605 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.1654 to the December average rate of 47.5150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 50.4466 was down 2.36% compared to the 2013 peak of 51.6642, 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 252,233 SLL

2013 Average 251,066 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 232,931 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,302.32 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

50.4375

47.2493

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SLL 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 49.8689, compared to 48.8514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.8689

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 1.9380 SLL (High: 48.5242 / Low: 46.5861). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2602 SLL (High: 49.7327 / Low: 49.4725).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9380

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 50.1654) against the same month in 2013 (average: 49.8748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2906 (+0.58%).

2014 Avg (January) 50.1654

2013 Avg (January) 49.8748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.4466	49.7061	50.1654
February	50.4205	49.8649	50.1718
March	50.2170	49.8710	50.0378
April	50.1779	49.3320	49.8335
May	49.9974	48.8781	49.5438
June	49.9048	49.1539	49.4613
July	49.7515	49.2333	49.5106
August	49.7327	49.4725	49.5698
September	49.5136	48.5657	49.1162
October	49.2092	48.2912	48.8754
November	48.8847	48.2991	48.5217
December	48.5242	46.5861	47.5150