2014 XPF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0142 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.9191 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9775 KES

2014 XPF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XPF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 1.0142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0950 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9836 to the December average rate of 0.9318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0142 was up 1.33% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,071 KES

2013 Average 4,790 KES

Yearly Trough Low 4,596 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 475.11 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0112

0.9246

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.9957, compared to 0.9593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9957

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0316 KES (High: 0.9772 / Low: 0.9456). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 KES (High: 1.0038 / Low: 0.9925).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0316

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

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 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 1.0040) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.9137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0903 (+9.89%).

2014 Avg (May) 1.0040

2013 Avg (May) 0.9137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9955	0.9723	0.9836
February	0.9966	0.9754	0.9861
March	1.0093	0.9944	1.0012
April	1.0088	0.9920	1.0026
May	1.0142	0.9991	1.0040
June	1.0038	0.9925	0.9967
July	1.0021	0.9827	0.9942
August	0.9884	0.9762	0.9831
September	0.9772	0.9456	0.9601
October	0.9540	0.9368	0.9468
November	0.9458	0.9329	0.9398
December	0.9475	0.9191	0.9318