2013 KES to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9354 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.8833 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9071 BDT

2013 KES to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.9354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.8833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0521 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9167 to the December average rate of 0.8997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9354 was down 8.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0184, 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 4,677 BDT

2012 Average 4,848 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 4,417 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.28 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9314

0.8845

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BDT 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 0.9168, compared to 0.8975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0232 BDT (High: 0.9162 / Low: 0.8930). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 BDT (High: 0.8932 / Low: 0.8846).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.9275) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0450 (-4.62%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.9275

2012 Avg (May) 0.9724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9286	0.9061	0.9167
February	0.9163	0.8936	0.9022
March	0.9242	0.9113	0.9167
April	0.9343	0.9133	0.9266
May	0.9354	0.9145	0.9275
June	0.9193	0.9028	0.9109
July	0.9077	0.8868	0.8958
August	0.8932	0.8846	0.8889
September	0.8958	0.8833	0.8884
October	0.9162	0.8930	0.9107
November	0.9105	0.8926	0.9015
December	0.9056	0.8938	0.8997