2013 KES to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0838 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0785 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0807 BOB

2013 KES to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0804 to the December average rate of 0.0801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0838 was down 0.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0842, 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 419 BOB

2012 Average 411 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 392 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.77 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0836

0.0786

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BOB 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 0.0815, compared to 0.0798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0815

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0021 BOB (High: 0.0824 / Low: 0.0803). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.0793 / Low: 0.0788).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0831) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+1.42%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0831

2012 Avg (May) 0.0820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0812	0.0796	0.0804
February	0.0812	0.0797	0.0800
March	0.0820	0.0807	0.0815
April	0.0835	0.0818	0.0829
May	0.0838	0.0821	0.0831
June	0.0824	0.0803	0.0813
July	0.0806	0.0788	0.0795
August	0.0793	0.0788	0.0790
September	0.0798	0.0785	0.0790
October	0.0815	0.0796	0.0811
November	0.0810	0.0794	0.0802
December	0.0807	0.0795	0.0801