2014 RUB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6269 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.3215 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3275 KES

2014 RUB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.6269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.3215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3054 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5604 to the December average rate of 1.6149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.6269 was down 10.32% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.9290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,134 KES

2013 Average 13,527 KES

Yearly Trough Low 6,607 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,526.94 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.6549

1.5204

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 2.4814, compared to 2.1736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4814

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.4469 KES (High: 1.7684 / Low: 1.3215). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0599 KES (High: 2.4599 / Low: 2.4000).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4469

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3269 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 2.5604) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.8752), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3149 (-10.95%).

2014 Avg (January) 2.5604

2013 Avg (January) 2.8752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6269	2.4572	2.5604
February	2.4794	2.3980	2.4474
March	2.4535	2.3629	2.3930
April	2.4599	2.4000	2.4322
May	2.5716	2.4233	2.5061
June	2.5996	2.4974	2.5492
July	2.5798	2.4592	2.5270
August	2.4576	2.3875	2.4366
September	2.3994	2.2562	2.3381
October	2.2543	2.0756	2.1831
November	2.0818	1.8045	1.9419
December	1.7684	1.3215	1.6149