YEARLY HIGH
97.7712 KES
YEARLY LOW
86.3186 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.9666 KES

2013 CHF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CHF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 97.7712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 86.3186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4526 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.0608 to the December average rate of 96.5702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 97.7712 was up 3.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 94.3360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 488,856 KES
2012 Average 450,679 KES
Yearly Trough Low 431,593 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,262.98 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

97.4300
87.1118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 91.5188, compared to 94.4145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.5188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.4145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 4.8058 KES (High: 94.2965 / Low: 89.4907). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6357 KES (High: 95.1699 / Low: 93.5342).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.8058
August Spread (Stable) ±1.6357

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.2890 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 96.5702) against the same month in 2012 (average: 93.3284), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2417 (+3.47%).

2013 Avg (December) 96.5702
2012 Avg (December) 93.3284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.1283 93.0764 94.0608
February 96.4293 92.3695 94.9830
March 91.5423 89.6667 90.6940
April 90.8710 88.6777 89.9766
May 90.1444 86.3186 87.9717
June 93.0108 88.9459 91.4267
July 94.2965 89.4907 91.9639
August 95.1699 93.5342 94.4980
September 96.0971 92.6918 94.6458
October 96.0912 93.0311 94.3961
November 96.0267 92.9030 94.4130
December 97.7712 95.5667 96.5702