2014 LVL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

171.5091 KES

YEARLY LOW

156.1920 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

166.3883 KES

2014 LVL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LVL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 171.5091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 156.1920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3171 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.7268 to the December average rate of 158.4213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 171.5091 was up 0.51% compared to the 2013 peak of 170.6468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 857,546 KES

2013 Average 815,387 KES

Yearly Trough Low 780,960 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,585.68 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

171.7104

157.2131

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LVL 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 169.4470, compared to 163.3297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.4470

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.3297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 4.8023 KES (High: 165.9667 / Low: 161.1644). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7613 KES (High: 171.5091 / Low: 169.7478).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.8023

May Spread (Stable) ±1.7613

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 4.4958 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 170.5023) against the same month in 2013 (average: 155.8924), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6099 (+9.37%).

2014 Avg (May) 170.5023

2013 Avg (May) 155.8924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	169.2789	166.2737	167.7268
February	169.4296	166.3617	168.2974
March	170.8306	168.3828	169.8585
April	170.9851	168.9883	170.0876
May	171.5091	169.7478	170.5023
June	171.2185	169.2847	170.2096
July	171.3776	167.3853	169.7557
August	169.7531	165.4958	167.6508
September	165.9667	161.1644	163.1551
October	162.0555	159.5830	161.3037
November	160.7186	158.8770	159.6915
December	160.9266	156.1920	158.4213