2013 BHD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

232.5590 KES

YEARLY LOW

221.9603 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

228.4257 KES

2013 BHD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BHD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 232.5590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 221.9603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5987 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.5423 to the December average rate of 228.9876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 232.5590 was down 0.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 232.5769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,162,795 KES

2012 Average 1,121,371 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,109,801 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,993.68 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

232.9196

222.1580

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 227.2113, compared to 229.6401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 227.2113

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 229.6401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 5.4359 KES (High: 230.2255 / Low: 224.7896). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9570 KES (High: 232.5590 / Low: 231.6020).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.4359

August Spread (Stable) ±0.9570

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 5.6257 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 232.0228) against the same month in 2012 (average: 223.0835), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9393 (+4.01%).

2013 Avg (August) 232.0228

2012 Avg (August) 223.0835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	232.4141	228.2202	230.5423
February	232.5361	228.8749	231.9061
March	229.7592	226.2936	227.5127
April	226.6227	222.0696	223.4677
May	226.0392	221.9603	223.0548
June	228.6366	224.9868	226.7845
July	231.8927	227.9478	230.4348
August	232.5590	231.6020	232.0228
September	232.4295	229.4754	231.7577
October	230.2255	224.7896	226.1320
November	230.7519	226.5047	228.5058
December	230.4186	227.5216	228.9876