YEARLY HIGH
0.0124 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0113 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0120 CAD

2013 KES to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0114 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0124 was up 1.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0123, 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 62 CAD
2012 Average 59 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 57 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.50 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0124
0.0113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CAD 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0005 CAD (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0114). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0121).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0123) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+6.98%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0123
2012 Avg (December) 0.0115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0115 0.0113 0.0114
February 0.0119 0.0114 0.0115
March 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
April 0.0122 0.0119 0.0121
May 0.0122 0.0120 0.0121
June 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121
July 0.0123 0.0118 0.0120
August 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
September 0.0120 0.0117 0.0119
October 0.0123 0.0119 0.0122
November 0.0122 0.0121 0.0122
December 0.0124 0.0122 0.0123