2013 AMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2160 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1991 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2088 KES

2013 AMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.2160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.1991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2144 to the December average rate of 0.2111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2160 was down 4.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,080 KES

2012 Average 1,054 KES

Yearly Trough Low 996 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.36 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2163

0.1994

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.2069, compared to 0.2108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0083 KES (High: 0.2110 / Low: 0.2027). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 KES (High: 0.2160 / Low: 0.2130).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2144) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2224), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-3.59%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2144

2012 Avg (January) 0.2224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2160	0.2130	0.2144
February	0.2158	0.2109	0.2149
March	0.2110	0.2027	0.2060
April	0.2028	0.1991	0.2008
May	0.2026	0.1995	0.2008
June	0.2077	0.2020	0.2045
July	0.2114	0.2071	0.2096
August	0.2140	0.2108	0.2128
September	0.2137	0.2104	0.2122
October	0.2124	0.2063	0.2081
November	0.2133	0.2083	0.2108
December	0.2128	0.2097	0.2111