YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0045 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0048 KES

2014 STD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the STD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0048 to the December average rate of 0.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0050 was up 1.60% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25 KES
2013 Average 23 KES
Yearly Trough Low 22 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.31 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0049
0.0045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0049, compared to 0.0047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KES (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0048).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0049) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+9.82%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0049
2013 Avg (May) 0.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
February 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
March 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
April 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
May 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
June 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
July 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
August 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
September 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
October 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
November 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
December 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045