2013 AFN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7111 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.4834 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5750 KES

2013 AFN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.7111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1.4834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2277 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6913 to the December average rate of 1.5134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7111 was down 9.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,555 KES

2012 Average 8,622 KES

Yearly Trough Low 7,417 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,138.60 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7099

1.4866

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.6170, compared to 1.5331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6170

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0840 KES (High: 1.5709 / Low: 1.4869). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 KES (High: 1.5703 / Low: 1.5521).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0840

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0736 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.6898) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7256), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0358 (-2.08%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.6898

2012 Avg (February) 1.7256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7107	1.6715	1.6913
February	1.7111	1.6493	1.6898
March	1.6431	1.5904	1.6162
April	1.6052	1.5597	1.5764
May	1.5831	1.5531	1.5665
June	1.5742	1.5439	1.5616
July	1.5662	1.5361	1.5514
August	1.5703	1.5521	1.5631
September	1.5830	1.5295	1.5569
October	1.5527	1.4891	1.5084
November	1.5273	1.4834	1.5053
December	1.5709	1.4869	1.5134