2014 MUR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9057 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.8190 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8647 KES

2014 MUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 2.9057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 2.8190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0867 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8480 to the December average rate of 2.8619, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.9057 was up 0.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.8791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,528 KES

2013 Average 13,984 KES

Yearly Trough Low 14,095 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 433.60 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.8996

2.8295

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 2.8720, compared to 2.8574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8720

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0523 KES (High: 2.8723 / Low: 2.8200). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 KES (High: 2.8805 / Low: 2.8558).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

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 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 2.8938) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.7003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1935 (+7.16%).

2014 Avg (May) 2.8938

2013 Avg (May) 2.7003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8723	2.8200	2.8480
February	2.8724	2.8283	2.8531
March	2.8896	2.8622	2.8720
April	2.8965	2.8639	2.8762
May	2.9057	2.8756	2.8938
June	2.8985	2.8737	2.8891
July	2.9011	2.8743	2.8894
August	2.8805	2.8558	2.8705
September	2.8599	2.8190	2.8405
October	2.8487	2.8235	2.8354
November	2.8651	2.8267	2.8469
December	2.8764	2.8443	2.8619