2013 KES to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0239 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0228 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0232 BBD

2013 KES to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0230 to the December average rate of 0.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0239 was down 1.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0244, 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 119 BBD

2012 Average 118 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 114 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.44 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0239

0.0228

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KES to BBD 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 0.0234, compared to 0.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0230). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0228).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0238) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.19%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0238

2012 Avg (May) 0.0237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0232	0.0228	0.0230
February	0.0232	0.0228	0.0229
March	0.0234	0.0231	0.0233
April	0.0239	0.0234	0.0237
May	0.0239	0.0235	0.0238
June	0.0236	0.0232	0.0234
July	0.0233	0.0229	0.0230
August	0.0229	0.0228	0.0229
September	0.0231	0.0228	0.0229
October	0.0236	0.0230	0.0235
November	0.0234	0.0230	0.0232
December	0.0233	0.0230	0.0232