2013 KES to CVE Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0265 CVE

YEARLY LOW

0.9199 CVE

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9632 CVE

2013 KES to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 1.0265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.9199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1066 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9550 to the December average rate of 0.9303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0265 was down 5.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0884, 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 5,132 CVE

2012 Average 5,089 CVE

Yearly Trough Low 4,599 CVE

Transaction Impact: A difference of 532.94 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0178

0.9224

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CVE 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 0.9810, compared to 0.9454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9810

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0547 CVE (High: 0.9960 / Low: 0.9413). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 CVE (High: 1.0130 / Low: 0.9993).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0547

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

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 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.0098) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0123 (-1.21%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.0098

2012 Avg (May) 1.0221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9723	0.9309	0.9550
February	0.9700	0.9255	0.9441
March	1.0092	0.9709	0.9923
April	1.0130	0.9993	1.0064
May	1.0265	0.9994	1.0098
June	0.9987	0.9652	0.9787
July	0.9960	0.9413	0.9708
August	0.9527	0.9342	0.9441
September	0.9515	0.9251	0.9376
October	0.9539	0.9307	0.9438
November	0.9560	0.9304	0.9456
December	0.9388	0.9199	0.9303