2014 XDR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

135.9338 KES

YEARLY LOW

131.1045 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

133.5908 KES

2014 XDR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XDR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 135.9338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 131.1045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8293 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.4715 to the December average rate of 131.6641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 135.9338 was up 0.58% compared to the 2013 peak of 135.1483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 679,669 KES

2013 Average 654,311 KES

Yearly Trough Low 655,523 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,146.56 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

135.6527

131.3015

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 133.9738, compared to 133.2077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.9738

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.2077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 2.0423 KES (High: 133.5528 / Low: 131.5106). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7689 KES (High: 134.9360 / Low: 134.1670).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0423

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7689

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 1.3283 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 135.2901) against the same month in 2013 (average: 130.6205), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6696 (+3.57%).

2014 Avg (July) 135.2901

2013 Avg (July) 130.6205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	133.5528	131.5106	132.4715
February	133.7231	131.9193	132.8642
March	134.4554	133.4454	133.9112
April	134.8808	133.4121	134.3160
May	135.7368	134.6867	135.2174
June	135.5615	134.7109	135.0625
July	135.9338	134.4659	135.2901
August	134.9360	134.1670	134.5266
September	134.3148	132.4579	133.1983
October	133.0456	132.0096	132.6269
November	132.2924	131.4858	131.9401
December	133.0360	131.1045	131.6641