2014 KES to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9852 SYP

YEARLY LOW

1.6244 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7374 SYP

2014 KES to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.9852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.6244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3608 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6417 to the December average rate of 1.9495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.9852 was up 20.59% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.6463, 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 9,926 SYP

2013 Average 5,555 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 8,122 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,803.89 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.9803

1.6110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SYP 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 1.6721, compared to 1.8026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6721

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0729 SYP (High: 1.7935 / Low: 1.7206). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 SYP (High: 1.7078 / Low: 1.6976).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0729

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.9495) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.6295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3200 (+19.64%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.9495

2013 Avg (December) 1.6295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6578	1.6244	1.6417
February	1.6585	1.6365	1.6517
March	1.6594	1.6428	1.6526
April	1.7062	1.6504	1.6799
May	1.7078	1.6976	1.7024
June	1.7095	1.6973	1.7045
July	1.7087	1.6904	1.7046
August	1.7230	1.6958	1.7108
September	1.7935	1.7206	1.7573
October	1.8419	1.8020	1.8208
November	1.9033	1.8335	1.8725
December	1.9852	1.9135	1.9495