YEARLY HIGH
0.0045 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0043 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 BHD

2013 KES to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0044, 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 0.0045 was down 1.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0046, 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 23 BHD
2012 Average 22 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 21 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.03 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0045
0.0043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BHD 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 0.0044, compared to 0.0044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0001 BHD (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0043). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BHD (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0043).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0045) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.32%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0045
2012 Avg (May) 0.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
February 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
March 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
April 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
May 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
June 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
July 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
August 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
September 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
October 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
November 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
December 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044