2014 QAR to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 QAR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the QAR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 24.8956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 23.4782.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4174 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6894 to the December average rate of 24.8406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 24.8956 was up 3.39% compared to the 2013 peak of 24.0784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
QAR 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 23.8418, compared to 24.4599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6181 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.4272 KES (High: 23.9054 / Low: 23.4782). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0894 KES (High: 24.1427 / Low: 24.0533).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 24.8406) against the same month in 2013 (average: 23.7067), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1339 (+4.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9054 | 23.4782 | 23.6894 |
| February | 23.7723 | 23.6178 | 23.6945 |
| March | 23.8297 | 23.7093 | 23.7612 |
| April | 23.9090 | 23.7309 | 23.8277 |
| May | 24.1369 | 23.8488 | 24.0132 |
| June | 24.1586 | 24.0117 | 24.0649 |
| July | 24.1427 | 24.0533 | 24.1058 |
| August | 24.3333 | 24.1057 | 24.2076 |
| September | 24.5102 | 24.3144 | 24.4012 |
| October | 24.6023 | 24.4396 | 24.5006 |
| November | 24.7850 | 24.5724 | 24.7036 |
| December | 24.8956 | 24.7766 | 24.8406 |