2014 PEN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.7345 KES

YEARLY LOW

30.3072 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.9823 KES

2014 PEN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PEN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 31.7345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 30.3072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4273 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7044 to the December average rate of 30.5327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 31.7345 was down 7.46% compared to the 2013 peak of 34.2918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 158,673 KES

2013 Average 159,493 KES

Yearly Trough Low 151,536 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,136.57 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

31.5973

30.4359

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 30.9944, compared to 30.9702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.9944

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.9702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.8020 KES (High: 31.7345 / Low: 30.9325). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2637 KES (High: 30.9712 / Low: 30.7075).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8020

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2637

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3169 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 31.3309) against the same month in 2013 (average: 31.8275), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4966 (-1.56%).

2014 Avg (May) 31.3309

2013 Avg (May) 31.8275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.0402	30.4073	30.7044
February	30.8332	30.4794	30.6603
March	30.9712	30.7075	30.8310
April	31.3382	30.7581	31.0747
May	31.7345	30.9325	31.3309
June	31.7238	31.1702	31.3651
July	31.6520	31.3532	31.5005
August	31.5425	31.0852	31.3215
September	31.1672	30.8332	31.0047
October	30.9094	30.5726	30.7060
November	30.9654	30.5974	30.7560
December	30.8453	30.3072	30.5327