2014 KES to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5154 YER

YEARLY LOW

2.3712 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4455 YER

2014 KES to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2.5154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.3712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1442 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4931 to the December average rate of 2.3768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.5154 was down 2.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.5686, 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 12,577 YER

2013 Average 12,486 YER

Yearly Trough Low 11,856 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 721.14 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.5048

2.3652

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to YER 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 2.4768, compared to 2.4141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4768

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0443 YER (High: 2.5154 / Low: 2.4711). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 YER (High: 2.4548 / Low: 2.4457).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0443

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 2.4931) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.4735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0196 (+0.79%).

2014 Avg (January) 2.4931

2013 Avg (January) 2.4735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5154	2.4711	2.4931
February	2.4994	2.4827	2.4923
March	2.4899	2.4777	2.4846
April	2.4884	2.4698	2.4775
May	2.4765	2.4458	2.4594
June	2.4591	2.4441	2.4539
July	2.4548	2.4457	2.4496
August	2.4491	2.4256	2.4387
September	2.4278	2.4078	2.4197
October	2.4155	2.3999	2.4100
November	2.4036	2.3825	2.3899
December	2.3830	2.3712	2.3768