2013 JOD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 JOD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the JOD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 123.9332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 118.1870.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7462 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.5308 to the December average rate of 121.9698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 123.9332 was up 0.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 123.4666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JOD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
JOD to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 120.9200, compared to 122.2980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3779 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 2.8587 KES (High: 122.5181 / Low: 119.6594). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7503 KES (High: 123.9332 / Low: 123.1828).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.9560 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 123.5525) against the same month in 2012 (average: 118.7663), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7862 (+4.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 123.6457 | 121.1724 | 122.5308 |
| February | 123.8156 | 121.8274 | 123.4233 |
| March | 122.3156 | 120.5062 | 121.1359 |
| April | 120.6392 | 118.2582 | 118.9894 |
| May | 120.2238 | 118.1870 | 118.7640 |
| June | 121.6342 | 119.8148 | 120.6768 |
| July | 123.4926 | 121.3174 | 122.6882 |
| August | 123.9332 | 123.1828 | 123.5525 |
| September | 123.7229 | 122.2121 | 123.3759 |
| October | 122.5181 | 119.6594 | 120.4199 |
| November | 122.9151 | 120.5580 | 121.7815 |
| December | 122.7087 | 121.1531 | 121.9698 |