YEARLY HIGH
0.0215 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0198 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0203 KES

2014 SLL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SLL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0199 to the December average rate of 0.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0215 was up 5.35% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107 KES
2013 Average 100 KES
Yearly Trough Low 99 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.21 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0212
0.0198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0201, compared to 0.0205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0009 KES (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0206). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0202 / Low: 0.0201).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0210) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+5.63%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0210
2013 Avg (December) 0.0199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0201 0.0198 0.0199
February 0.0201 0.0198 0.0199
March 0.0201 0.0199 0.0200
April 0.0203 0.0199 0.0201
May 0.0205 0.0200 0.0202
June 0.0203 0.0200 0.0202
July 0.0203 0.0201 0.0202
August 0.0202 0.0201 0.0202
September 0.0206 0.0202 0.0204
October 0.0207 0.0203 0.0205
November 0.0207 0.0205 0.0206
December 0.0215 0.0206 0.0210