YEARLY HIGH
1.1470 VUV
YEARLY LOW
1.0646 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0959 VUV

2014 KES to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.1470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1.0646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0824 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1175 to the December average rate of 1.1295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.1470 was up 1.43% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1309, 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 5,735 VUV
2013 Average 5,452 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 5,323 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 411.97 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.1354
1.0646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to VUV 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 1.0984, compared to 1.0933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0496 VUV (High: 1.1470 / Low: 1.0975). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 VUV (High: 1.0754 / Low: 1.0672).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0496
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0246 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.1295) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+1.46%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.1295
2013 Avg (December) 1.1132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1297 1.1010 1.1175
February 1.1329 1.1103 1.1198
March 1.1195 1.0926 1.1102
April 1.0949 1.0708 1.0857
May 1.0866 1.0710 1.0791
June 1.0952 1.0681 1.0783
July 1.0754 1.0672 1.0705
August 1.0796 1.0646 1.0715
September 1.0972 1.0679 1.0817
October 1.1168 1.0981 1.1068
November 1.1144 1.0935 1.0997
December 1.1470 1.0975 1.1295