YEARLY HIGH
0.0173 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0163 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0167 KES

2014 ZMK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZMK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0164 to the December average rate of 0.0172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0173 was up 2.89% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86 KES
2013 Average 82 KES
Yearly Trough Low 81 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.92 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0173
0.0164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.0165, compared to 0.0170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 KES (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0163). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0167).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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: 0.0172) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+4.70%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0172
2013 Avg (December) 0.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0166 0.0163 0.0164
February 0.0166 0.0164 0.0164
March 0.0166 0.0164 0.0165
April 0.0166 0.0165 0.0165
May 0.0167 0.0165 0.0166
June 0.0168 0.0166 0.0167
July 0.0167 0.0167 0.0167
August 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
September 0.0170 0.0169 0.0169
October 0.0171 0.0169 0.0170
November 0.0172 0.0170 0.0171
December 0.0173 0.0172 0.0172