2014 XCD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.5589 KES

YEARLY LOW

31.6467 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.5538 KES

2014 XCD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XCD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 33.5589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 31.6467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9122 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.9342 to the December average rate of 33.4847, 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 33.5589 was up 3.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 32.4552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 167,794 KES

2013 Average 159,368 KES

Yearly Trough Low 158,233 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,561.04 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

33.6397

31.7791

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 32.1363, compared to 32.9713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1363

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.9713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.5746 KES (High: 32.2213 / Low: 31.6467). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1143 KES (High: 32.5370 / Low: 32.4228).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5746

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 33.4847) against the same month in 2013 (average: 31.9521), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5326 (+4.80%).

2014 Avg (December) 33.4847

2013 Avg (December) 31.9521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.2213	31.6467	31.9342
February	32.0628	31.8427	31.9395
March	32.1224	31.9620	32.0311
April	32.2274	31.9839	32.1175
May	32.5298	32.1355	32.3623
June	32.5598	32.3620	32.4330
July	32.5370	32.4228	32.4876
August	32.7999	32.4915	32.6306
September	33.0608	32.7727	32.8941
October	33.1637	32.9558	33.0298
November	33.4067	33.1287	33.3010
December	33.5589	33.3944	33.4847