2014 MWK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2265 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1820 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2108 KES

2014 MWK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MWK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.2265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.1820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0445 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1981 to the December average rate of 0.1881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2265 was down 15.98% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,133 KES

2013 Average 1,192 KES

Yearly Trough Low 910 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.47 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2280

0.1845

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.2119, compared to 0.2098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2119

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0344 KES (High: 0.2265 / Low: 0.1921). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 KES (High: 0.2235 / Low: 0.2218).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.2098) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2303), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0204 (-8.88%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.2098

2013 Avg (October) 0.2303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2074	0.1906	0.1981
February	0.2053	0.2015	0.2032
March	0.2127	0.2035	0.2071
April	0.2223	0.2102	0.2179
May	0.2240	0.2206	0.2223
June	0.2237	0.2217	0.2226
July	0.2235	0.2218	0.2227
August	0.2254	0.2211	0.2233
September	0.2265	0.2225	0.2244
October	0.2265	0.1921	0.2098
November	0.1969	0.1820	0.1904
December	0.1939	0.1827	0.1881