2014 KES to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

222.2509 STD

YEARLY LOW

201.5460 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

209.9934 STD

2014 KES to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 222.2509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 201.5460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7048 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 208.7154 to the December average rate of 220.0529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 222.2509 was down 2.42% compared to the 2013 peak of 227.7518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,111,254 STD

2013 Average 1,073,099 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,007,730 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,524.17 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

221.6394

202.6021

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to STD 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 206.0512, compared to 213.9356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 206.0512

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 213.9356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 6.3324 STD (High: 216.6294 / Low: 210.2970). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5133 STD (High: 206.4245 / Low: 204.9112).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.3324

June Spread (Stable) ±1.5133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.2462 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 220.0529) against the same month in 2013 (average: 207.6679), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3850 (+5.96%).

2014 Avg (December) 220.0529

2013 Avg (December) 207.6679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	211.0819	205.6336	208.7154
February	210.2820	204.2148	208.1390
March	206.5238	203.2537	204.8929
April	206.5131	203.3988	204.6480
May	205.2983	201.5460	204.1886
June	206.4245	204.9112	205.7234
July	208.3284	203.8554	205.8814
August	210.4796	207.6398	208.7212
September	216.6294	210.2970	213.6887
October	218.4893	214.9633	216.7481
November	219.9863	216.4535	218.5213
December	222.2509	216.4676	220.0529

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