2014 KES to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0880 XPF

YEARLY LOW

0.9860 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0237 XPF

2014 KES to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.9860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1019 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0168 to the December average rate of 1.0732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0880 was down 2.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1118, 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 5,440 XPF

2013 Average 5,223 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 4,930 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.70 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0810

0.9883

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to XPF 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 1.0044, compared to 1.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0044

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0342 XPF (High: 1.0575 / Low: 1.0233). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 XPF (High: 1.0076 / Low: 0.9962).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.0732) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0629 (+6.23%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.0732

2013 Avg (December) 1.0103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0285	1.0045	1.0168
February	1.0252	1.0034	1.0142
March	1.0057	0.9907	0.9988
April	1.0081	0.9913	0.9975
May	1.0009	0.9860	0.9960
June	1.0076	0.9962	1.0033
July	1.0176	0.9979	1.0059
August	1.0243	1.0117	1.0172
September	1.0575	1.0233	1.0417
October	1.0675	1.0482	1.0562
November	1.0719	1.0573	1.0641
December	1.0880	1.0554	1.0732