YEARLY HIGH
0.0093 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0084 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0087 EUR

2013 KES to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0087 to the December average rate of 0.0085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0093 was down 5.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0098, 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 46 EUR
2012 Average 46 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 42 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.65 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0092
0.0084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to EUR 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 0.0089, compared to 0.0086 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) 0.0089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0005 EUR (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0084). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EUR (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0085).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0092) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.17%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0092
2012 Avg (May) 0.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0089 0.0084 0.0087
February 0.0089 0.0084 0.0086
March 0.0091 0.0088 0.0090
April 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091
May 0.0093 0.0090 0.0092
June 0.0090 0.0087 0.0089
July 0.0090 0.0086 0.0088
August 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
September 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
October 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
November 0.0087 0.0084 0.0086
December 0.0085 0.0084 0.0085