YEARLY HIGH
22.6034 COP
YEARLY LOW
20.2516 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.7090 COP

2013 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 22.6034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 20.2516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3518 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3618 to the December average rate of 22.3940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 22.6034 was down 0.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 22.8030, 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 113,017 COP
2012 Average 106,358 COP
Yearly Trough Low 101,258 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,758.79 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

22.5972
20.1586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to COP 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 21.3408, compared to 22.0772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.3408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.8036 COP (High: 22.3938 / Low: 21.5902). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2943 COP (High: 20.5459 / Low: 20.2516).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8036
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2943

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 0.4407 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 22.3269) against the same month in 2012 (average: 21.1360), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1909 (+5.63%).

2013 Avg (June) 22.3269
2012 Avg (June) 21.1360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.5459 20.2516 20.3618
February 21.0550 20.2915 20.4946
March 21.3893 20.8892 21.1389
April 21.9896 21.3567 21.7200
May 22.3191 21.8102 22.0027
June 22.6034 21.9979 22.3269
July 22.3938 21.5902 21.8862
August 22.1534 21.3822 21.7674
September 22.3156 21.6105 21.9932
October 22.2233 21.7807 22.1122
November 22.5490 22.1456 22.3104
December 22.5985 22.2680 22.3940