2013 KES to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1021 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0902 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0975 BWP

2013 KES to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.1021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0912 to the December average rate of 0.1008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1021 was up 8.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0939, 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 510 BWP

2012 Average 452 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 451 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.31 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1018

0.0903

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KES to BWP 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 0.0958, compared to 0.0992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0958

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0056 BWP (High: 0.1020 / Low: 0.0964). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BWP (High: 0.1002 / Low: 0.0984).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 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 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.1005) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+8.90%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1005

2012 Avg (June) 0.0923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0922	0.0902	0.0912
February	0.0932	0.0910	0.0916
March	0.0969	0.0942	0.0958
April	0.0984	0.0955	0.0969
May	0.1020	0.0964	0.0986
June	0.1021	0.0992	0.1005
July	0.1008	0.0971	0.0987
August	0.1000	0.0969	0.0983
September	0.0998	0.0957	0.0979
October	0.1002	0.0984	0.0994
November	0.1017	0.0987	0.1002
December	0.1018	0.0994	0.1008