YEARLY HIGH
49.8072 KES
YEARLY LOW
45.3798 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.0622 KES

2013 FJD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FJD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 49.8072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 45.3798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4274 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.2544 to the December average rate of 45.9646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 49.8072 was up 1.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 49.1287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 249,036 KES
2012 Average 236,354 KES
Yearly Trough Low 226,899 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,137.06 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

49.6267
45.6317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 47.7632, compared to 46.3611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.7632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.3611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.7033 KES (High: 47.6099 / Low: 45.9066). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7240 KES (High: 46.6483 / Low: 45.9243).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7033
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1968 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 49.2937) against the same month in 2012 (average: 47.3368), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9569 (+4.13%).

2013 Avg (February) 49.2937
2012 Avg (February) 47.3368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.7015 48.3796 49.2544
February 49.8072 48.4888 49.2937
March 48.5075 47.5901 48.0969
April 47.9923 46.8370 47.3974
May 47.2574 45.6952 46.4487
June 46.6788 45.4774 46.0883
July 46.7586 45.3798 46.0118
August 46.6483 45.9243 46.2741
September 47.6099 45.9066 46.8705
October 46.9755 45.8065 46.4721
November 47.0129 46.1895 46.5732
December 46.5910 45.4082 45.9646