2013 FKP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

143.1177 KES

YEARLY LOW

127.0858 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

134.7513 KES

2013 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 143.1177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 127.0858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0320 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.8614 to the December average rate of 141.3590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 143.1177 was up 2.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 139.8613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 715,589 KES

2012 Average 669,592 KES

Yearly Trough Low 635,429 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,159.78 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

142.6330

127.3439

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 132.2733, compared to 137.2292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.2733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.2292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 7.6011 KES (High: 138.4474 / Low: 130.8462). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4652 KES (High: 130.1582 / Low: 127.6929).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.6011

April Spread (Stable) ±2.4652

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 6.0587 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 141.3590) against the same month in 2012 (average: 138.7196), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6394 (+1.90%).

2013 Avg (December) 141.3590

2012 Avg (December) 138.7196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	140.2646	137.5186	138.8614
February	138.4474	130.8462	135.4677
March	130.6227	127.1423	129.4090
April	130.1582	127.6929	129.0383
May	130.3800	127.0858	128.6180
June	134.5989	129.3673	132.2453
July	134.2398	128.7355	131.8241
August	137.0034	132.1993	135.5842
September	140.8730	135.8081	138.6603
October	140.5769	135.5230	137.1376
November	142.1584	136.0485	138.8103
December	143.1177	140.1483	141.3590