2013 KES to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0278 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.0224 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0251 BRL

2013 KES to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0234 to the December average rate of 0.0272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0278 was up 11.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0249, 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 139 BRL

2012 Average 116 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 112 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.24 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0277

0.0221

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KES to BRL 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 0.0237, compared to 0.0264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0237

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0021 BRL (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0252). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BRL (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0224).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0268) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+10.99%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0268

2012 Avg (August) 0.0241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0238	0.0227	0.0234
February	0.0229	0.0224	0.0226
March	0.0237	0.0226	0.0232
April	0.0241	0.0234	0.0237
May	0.0250	0.0239	0.0242
June	0.0262	0.0250	0.0254
July	0.0262	0.0255	0.0259
August	0.0278	0.0260	0.0268
September	0.0272	0.0252	0.0260
October	0.0260	0.0254	0.0257
November	0.0272	0.0263	0.0267
December	0.0278	0.0266	0.0272