2013 CRC to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1759 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1667 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1719 KES

2013 CRC to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CRC to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.1759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.1667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1736 to the December average rate of 0.1732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1759 was up 1.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 879 KES

2012 Average 840 KES

Yearly Trough Low 834 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.78 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1754

0.1674

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1712, compared to 0.1726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1712

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0075 KES (High: 0.1756 / Low: 0.1681). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 KES (High: 0.1719 / Low: 0.1695).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 0.1720) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.37%).

2013 Avg (November) 0.1720

2012 Avg (November) 0.1713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1756	0.1681	0.1736
February	0.1755	0.1727	0.1747
March	0.1733	0.1706	0.1716
April	0.1710	0.1677	0.1686
May	0.1701	0.1667	0.1681
June	0.1719	0.1695	0.1708
July	0.1749	0.1714	0.1734
August	0.1756	0.1732	0.1741
September	0.1752	0.1720	0.1733
October	0.1726	0.1678	0.1696
November	0.1759	0.1694	0.1720
December	0.1746	0.1708	0.1732