2013 BWP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0831 KES

YEARLY LOW

9.7954 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2671 KES

2013 BWP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 11.0831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 9.7954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2877 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9623 to the December average rate of 9.9184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.0831 was down 5.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.6997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,416 KES

2012 Average 55,347 KES

Yearly Trough Low 48,977 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,438.41 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.0667

9.8140

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 10.4536, compared to 10.0807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4536

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.5680 KES (High: 10.3736 / Low: 9.8056). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1844 KES (High: 10.1649 / Low: 9.9804).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5680

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4737 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 10.9623) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.5522), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5898 (-5.11%).

2013 Avg (January) 10.9623

2012 Avg (January) 11.5522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.0831	10.8491	10.9623
February	10.9867	10.7246	10.9142
March	10.6178	10.3190	10.4405
April	10.4734	10.1625	10.3172
May	10.3736	9.8056	10.1410
June	10.0771	9.7954	9.9463
July	10.2966	9.9240	10.1334
August	10.3193	10.0011	10.1778
September	10.4491	10.0152	10.2169
October	10.1649	9.9804	10.0571
November	10.1278	9.8285	9.9805
December	10.0565	9.8276	9.9184