2013 BRL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.7092 KES

YEARLY LOW

35.9526 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.0657 KES

2013 BRL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 44.7092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 35.9526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7566 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.7581 to the December average rate of 36.7815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 44.7092 was down 9.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 49.2243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,117,730 KES

2012 Average 1,085,047 KES

Yearly Trough Low 898,816 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,914.04 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

45.0461

36.0302

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 42.1822, compared to 37.9492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.1822

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.9492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 3.0289 KES (High: 39.7435 / Low: 36.7145). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8948 KES (High: 39.3860 / Low: 38.4912).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.0289

October Spread (Stable) ±0.8948

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 44.2947) against the same month in 2012 (average: 48.2871), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9923 (-8.27%).

2013 Avg (February) 44.2947

2012 Avg (February) 48.2871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.0479	42.0031	42.7581
February	44.7092	43.6253	44.2947
March	44.3304	42.2469	43.1985
April	42.7597	41.4600	42.1433
May	41.7853	39.9730	41.3496
June	40.0195	38.1888	39.3492
July	39.2083	38.2049	38.6055
August	38.4529	35.9526	37.3871
September	39.7435	36.7145	38.4914
October	39.3860	38.4912	38.9219
November	38.0770	36.8204	37.5075
December	37.5947	36.0104	36.7815