2014 PLN to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 PLN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the PLN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 29.1438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 25.2263.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9176 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1491 to the December average rate of 26.3145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 29.1438 was up 1.50% compared to the 2013 peak of 28.7134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
PLN to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 28.5079, compared to 27.3062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2017 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 1.7506 KES (High: 26.9769 / Low: 25.2263). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2663 KES (High: 28.7801 / Low: 28.5138).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6857 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 28.8118) against the same month in 2013 (average: 26.2955), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5163 (+9.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6146 | 27.4933 | 28.1491 |
| February | 28.6030 | 27.4529 | 28.2265 |
| March | 28.6679 | 28.2221 | 28.4926 |
| April | 28.7801 | 28.5138 | 28.6376 |
| May | 28.8999 | 28.5762 | 28.7296 |
| June | 29.1438 | 28.5059 | 28.8118 |
| July | 28.9583 | 28.1719 | 28.6730 |
| August | 28.2188 | 27.5964 | 27.9873 |
| September | 27.7736 | 26.9955 | 27.3391 |
| October | 27.1282 | 26.5323 | 26.8876 |
| November | 26.9098 | 26.4208 | 26.6357 |
| December | 26.9769 | 25.2263 | 26.3145 |