2013 BOB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.7424 KES

YEARLY LOW

11.9287 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3987 KES

2013 BOB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 12.7424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 11.9287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8137 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4427 to the December average rate of 12.4876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.7424 was up 0.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.6780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,712 KES

2012 Average 60,839 KES

Yearly Trough Low 59,643 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,068.52 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.7254

11.9643

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 12.2672, compared to 12.5303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2672

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.3219 KES (High: 12.4598 / Low: 12.1379). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0888 KES (High: 12.6953 / Low: 12.6065).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3219

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0888

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 0.3154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 12.6512) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.1303), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5209 (+4.29%).

2013 Avg (September) 12.6512

2012 Avg (September) 12.1303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5553	12.3111	12.4427
February	12.5452	12.3206	12.5028
March	12.3982	12.1962	12.2721
April	12.2296	11.9725	12.0617
May	12.1731	11.9287	12.0277
June	12.4598	12.1379	12.2960
July	12.6886	12.4135	12.5762
August	12.6953	12.6065	12.6619
September	12.7424	12.5317	12.6512
October	12.5571	12.2641	12.3359
November	12.5940	12.3440	12.4690
December	12.5768	12.3984	12.4876