YEARLY HIGH
0.0116 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0102 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0108 CHF

2013 KES to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0106 to the December average rate of 0.0104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0116 was down 1.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0118, 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 58 CHF
2012 Average 56 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 51 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.79 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0115
0.0103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CHF 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 0.0109, compared to 0.0106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0006 CHF (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0106). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CHF (High: 0.0107 / Low: 0.0105).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0114) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.10%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0114
2012 Avg (May) 0.0111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0107 0.0104 0.0106
February 0.0108 0.0104 0.0105
March 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110
April 0.0113 0.0110 0.0111
May 0.0116 0.0111 0.0114
June 0.0112 0.0108 0.0109
July 0.0112 0.0106 0.0109
August 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
September 0.0108 0.0104 0.0106
October 0.0107 0.0104 0.0106
November 0.0108 0.0104 0.0106
December 0.0105 0.0102 0.0104