YEARLY HIGH
0.0755 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0567 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0636 ARS

2013 KES to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0569 to the December average rate of 0.0734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0755 was up 32.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0572, 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 378 ARS
2012 Average 269 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 283 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.16 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0750
0.0553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ARS 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 0.0599, compared to 0.0673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0047 ARS (High: 0.0755 / Low: 0.0708). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ARS (High: 0.0571 / Low: 0.0567).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0734) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+29.33%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0734
2012 Avg (December) 0.0567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0571 0.0567 0.0569
February 0.0585 0.0569 0.0573
March 0.0600 0.0584 0.0593
April 0.0618 0.0599 0.0611
May 0.0625 0.0618 0.0622
June 0.0628 0.0620 0.0623
July 0.0630 0.0622 0.0626
August 0.0647 0.0631 0.0638
September 0.0669 0.0648 0.0656
October 0.0693 0.0668 0.0686
November 0.0708 0.0692 0.0698
December 0.0755 0.0708 0.0734