2013 KES to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.0220 AMD

YEARLY LOW

4.6297 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7910 AMD

2013 KES to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 5.0220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 4.6297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3923 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6633 to the December average rate of 4.7376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.0220 was up 0.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.9962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,110 AMD

2012 Average 23,741 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 23,149 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,961.39 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.0131

4.6210

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AMD 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 4.8368, compared to 4.7451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8368

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1936 AMD (High: 4.9334 / Low: 4.7398). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0656 AMD (High: 4.6954 / Low: 4.6297).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1936

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 4.9804) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.7141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2664 (+5.65%).

2013 Avg (April) 4.9804

2012 Avg (April) 4.7141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.6954	4.6297	4.6633
February	4.7415	4.6330	4.6536
March	4.9334	4.7398	4.8540
April	5.0220	4.9316	4.9804
May	5.0131	4.9347	4.9791
June	4.9507	4.8135	4.8905
July	4.8284	4.7299	4.7709
August	4.7449	4.6739	4.6983
September	4.7536	4.6784	4.7121
October	4.8470	4.7077	4.8068
November	4.8007	4.6887	4.7451
December	4.7677	4.6986	4.7376