YEARLY HIGH
0.1755 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0946 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1361 UAH

2014 KES to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.1755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0808 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0968 to the December average rate of 0.1730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1755 was up 80.26% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0973, 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 877 UAH
2013 Average 474 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 473 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 404.20 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1806
0.0892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to UAH 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 0.1207, compared to 0.1515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0284 UAH (High: 0.1732 / Low: 0.1448). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 UAH (High: 0.1458 / Low: 0.1439).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.1730) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0775 (+81.17%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.1730
2013 Avg (December) 0.0955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0994 0.0946 0.0968
February 0.1161 0.0981 0.1031
March 0.1295 0.1063 0.1159
April 0.1489 0.1302 0.1387
May 0.1361 0.1325 0.1347
June 0.1362 0.1330 0.1350
July 0.1391 0.1328 0.1343
August 0.1559 0.1386 0.1475
September 0.1505 0.1400 0.1455
October 0.1458 0.1439 0.1451
November 0.1732 0.1448 0.1635
December 0.1755 0.1669 0.1730