2013 KES to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0833 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.0737 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0798 EGP

2013 KES to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 0.0833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0754 to the December average rate of 0.0799, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0833 was up 13.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0735, 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 417 EGP

2012 Average 359 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 369 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.89 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0836

0.0746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to EGP 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 0.0796, compared to 0.0801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0032 EGP (High: 0.0828 / Low: 0.0796). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.0801 / Low: 0.0797).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0828) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+15.53%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0828

2012 Avg (May) 0.0717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0765	0.0737	0.0754
February	0.0781	0.0765	0.0769
March	0.0797	0.0779	0.0790
April	0.0828	0.0796	0.0817
May	0.0833	0.0820	0.0828
June	0.0824	0.0814	0.0819
July	0.0817	0.0801	0.0807
August	0.0801	0.0797	0.0799
September	0.0798	0.0786	0.0790
October	0.0813	0.0794	0.0808
November	0.0807	0.0791	0.0800
December	0.0806	0.0793	0.0799