2014 KMF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2462 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.2231 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2374 KES

2014 KMF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KMF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.2462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2389 to the December average rate of 0.2262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2462 was up 1.24% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,231 KES

2013 Average 1,162 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,115 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.95 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2457

0.2244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to KES 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 0.2418, compared to 0.2329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2418

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0086 KES (High: 0.2381 / Low: 0.2294). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 KES (High: 0.2434 / Low: 0.2415).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.2440) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0223 (+10.07%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.2440

2013 Avg (May) 0.2216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2418	0.2361	0.2389
February	0.2414	0.2370	0.2394
March	0.2451	0.2414	0.2431
April	0.2448	0.2413	0.2434
May	0.2462	0.2427	0.2440
June	0.2434	0.2415	0.2422
July	0.2439	0.2389	0.2416
August	0.2398	0.2372	0.2388
September	0.2381	0.2294	0.2332
October	0.2316	0.2271	0.2297
November	0.2297	0.2267	0.2280
December	0.2300	0.2231	0.2262