YEARLY HIGH
44.5964 KES
YEARLY LOW
41.2320 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.1270 KES

2013 BZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 44.5964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 41.2320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3645 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.6875 to the December average rate of 43.2914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 44.5964 was down 1.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 45.2626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 222,982 KES
2012 Average 216,095 KES
Yearly Trough Low 206,160 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,822.36 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

44.2043
41.7149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 42.7923, compared to 43.4617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.4617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 1.9144 KES (High: 44.5964 / Low: 42.6820). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5959 KES (High: 44.3244 / Low: 43.7285).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.9144
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1762 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 43.5209) against the same month in 2012 (average: 43.9509), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4300 (-0.98%).

2013 Avg (July) 43.5209
2012 Avg (July) 43.9509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.3821 43.0821 43.6875
February 44.1003 42.6130 43.4684
March 43.5150 42.4482 43.0986
April 43.2930 41.3947 41.9223
May 43.0654 41.2320 41.9553
June 43.3820 41.9851 42.6216
July 44.5964 42.6820 43.5209
August 44.3244 43.7285 43.9968
September 44.3396 43.5228 43.9231
October 43.7807 42.5363 42.8200
November 43.6427 42.7952 43.2177
December 43.5825 42.9660 43.2914