YEARLY HIGH
0.0384 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0363 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0375 SRD

2014 KES to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0381 to the December average rate of 0.0364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0384 was down 2.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0392, 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 192 SRD
2013 Average 191 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 181 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.71 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0382
0.0362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SRD 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 0.0379, compared to 0.0371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0009 SRD (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SRD (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0378).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0381) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.94%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0381
2013 Avg (January) 0.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0384 0.0377 0.0381
February 0.0383 0.0379 0.0381
March 0.0381 0.0378 0.0380
April 0.0380 0.0374 0.0377
May 0.0380 0.0374 0.0378
June 0.0379 0.0376 0.0378
July 0.0378 0.0373 0.0377
August 0.0380 0.0371 0.0374
September 0.0376 0.0369 0.0371
October 0.0372 0.0368 0.0371
November 0.0370 0.0363 0.0367
December 0.0368 0.0363 0.0364