2013 KES to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2236 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.2089 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2173 ETB

2013 KES to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.2236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.2089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2105 to the December average rate of 0.2213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2236 was up 4.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2144, 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 1,118 ETB

2012 Average 1,052 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,044 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.80 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2234

0.2092

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KES to ETB 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 0.2161, compared to 0.2186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0069 ETB (High: 0.2236 / Low: 0.2167). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 ETB (High: 0.2158 / Low: 0.2139).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.2222) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+4.59%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.2222

2012 Avg (October) 0.2125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2126	0.2089	0.2105
February	0.2140	0.2093	0.2104
March	0.2166	0.2128	0.2151
April	0.2218	0.2163	0.2200
May	0.2233	0.2193	0.2216
June	0.2203	0.2175	0.2187
July	0.2185	0.2141	0.2160
August	0.2158	0.2139	0.2151
September	0.2184	0.2144	0.2160
October	0.2236	0.2167	0.2222
November	0.2227	0.2190	0.2208
December	0.2235	0.2196	0.2213