2013 BBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.8389 KES

YEARLY LOW

41.8437 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.0589 KES

2013 BBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 43.8389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 41.8437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9952 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.4538 to the December average rate of 43.1583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 43.8389 was up 0.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 43.7843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 219,194 KES

2012 Average 211,224 KES

Yearly Trough Low 209,219 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,975.78 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

43.9047

41.8774

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 42.8309, compared to 43.2868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.8309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.2868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 1.0228 KES (High: 43.3976 / Low: 42.3749). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2240 KES (High: 43.8389 / Low: 43.6149).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0228

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0611 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 43.7358) against the same month in 2012 (average: 42.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6981 (+4.04%).

2013 Avg (August) 43.7358

2012 Avg (August) 42.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	43.8117	43.0183	43.4538
February	43.8334	43.1459	43.7166
March	43.3094	42.6531	42.8886
April	42.7021	41.8738	42.1280
May	42.6082	41.8437	42.0464
June	43.0956	42.4118	42.7523
July	43.7161	42.9703	43.4361
August	43.8389	43.6149	43.7358
September	43.8127	43.2485	43.6878
October	43.3976	42.3749	42.6267
November	43.4990	42.7005	43.0761
December	43.4301	42.8794	43.1583