2014 PGK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.1763 KES

YEARLY LOW

30.5261 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.2809 KES

2014 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 36.1763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 30.5261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6503 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5115 to the December average rate of 35.0537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 36.1763 was down 16.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 43.5456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180,882 KES

2013 Average 188,751 KES

Yearly Trough Low 152,630 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,251.29 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

36.4244

30.5636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 32.9905, compared to 35.5714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.9905

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 5.5769 KES (High: 36.1281 / Low: 30.5512). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3024 KES (High: 35.9679 / Low: 35.6654).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.5769

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5330 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 35.9360) against the same month in 2013 (average: 38.4116), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4757 (-6.45%).

2014 Avg (July) 35.9360

2013 Avg (July) 38.4116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.0158	34.2300	34.5115
February	34.3785	33.0813	33.8149
March	34.4948	31.9843	33.0830
April	32.5837	30.9949	31.5499
May	31.2929	30.5261	31.0520
June	36.1281	30.5512	33.9316
July	36.1763	35.7290	35.9360
August	35.9679	35.6654	35.7741
September	36.0433	35.4520	35.8101
October	36.1050	35.2284	35.5605
November	35.4718	34.9588	35.2938
December	35.4959	34.8029	35.0537