2014 LBP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0599 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0569 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0582 KES

2014 LBP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.0599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0573 to the December average rate of 0.0598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0599 was up 2.69% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 300 KES

2013 Average 286 KES

Yearly Trough Low 284 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.19 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0600

0.0571

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0576, compared to 0.0589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0576

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 KES (High: 0.0581 / Low: 0.0569). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0582 / Low: 0.0579).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0598) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+4.26%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0598

2013 Avg (December) 0.0573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0581	0.0569	0.0573
February	0.0576	0.0572	0.0574
March	0.0576	0.0573	0.0575
April	0.0577	0.0574	0.0575
May	0.0581	0.0575	0.0578
June	0.0583	0.0579	0.0580
July	0.0582	0.0579	0.0580
August	0.0586	0.0581	0.0583
September	0.0590	0.0585	0.0587
October	0.0591	0.0588	0.0590
November	0.0597	0.0591	0.0595
December	0.0599	0.0596	0.0598