YEARLY HIGH
0.0076 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0074 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0075 XDR

2014 KES to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0075 to the December average rate of 0.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0076 was down 4.82% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0080, 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 38 XDR
2013 Average 38 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 37 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.35 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0076
0.0074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to XDR 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 0.0075, compared to 0.0075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0074).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0076) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.85%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0076
2013 Avg (December) 0.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075
February 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075
March 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075
April 0.0075 0.0074 0.0074
May 0.0074 0.0074 0.0074
June 0.0074 0.0074 0.0074
July 0.0074 0.0074 0.0074
August 0.0075 0.0074 0.0074
September 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075
October 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075
November 0.0076 0.0076 0.0076
December 0.0076 0.0075 0.0076