YEARLY HIGH
11.3737 KES
YEARLY LOW
10.7135 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0082 KES

2014 MOP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MOP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 11.3737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 10.7135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6602 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7937 to the December average rate of 11.3168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 11.3737 was up 3.30% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.0105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,868 KES
2013 Average 53,896 KES
Yearly Trough Low 53,568 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,300.79 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

11.3692
10.7414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 10.8669, compared to 11.1495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1736 KES (High: 10.8872 / Low: 10.7135). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0430 KES (High: 11.0096 / Low: 10.9666).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1736
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0430

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: 11.3168) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.8064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5104 (+4.72%).

2014 Avg (December) 11.3168
2013 Avg (December) 10.8064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8872 10.7135 10.7937
February 10.8231 10.7741 10.7996
March 10.8660 10.8005 10.8251
April 10.8963 10.8169 10.8595
May 11.0058 10.8733 10.9477
June 11.0280 10.9470 10.9756
July 11.0096 10.9666 10.9923
August 11.0767 10.9966 11.0379
September 11.1684 11.0294 11.1182
October 11.2295 11.1136 11.1641
November 11.3019 11.1996 11.2674
December 11.3737 11.2609 11.3168