2013 KES to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0927 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.0885 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0901 HKD

2013 KES to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.0927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0892 to the December average rate of 0.0898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0927 was down 1.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0946, 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 464 HKD

2012 Average 459 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 442 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.37 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0927

0.0883

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KES to HKD 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 0.0906, compared to 0.0896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0906

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0021 HKD (High: 0.0915 / Low: 0.0893). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 HKD (High: 0.0889 / Low: 0.0885).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0923) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.16%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0923

2012 Avg (May) 0.0922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0901	0.0885	0.0892
February	0.0899	0.0885	0.0887
March	0.0909	0.0895	0.0905
April	0.0927	0.0909	0.0921
May	0.0927	0.0911	0.0923
June	0.0915	0.0900	0.0908
July	0.0902	0.0887	0.0893
August	0.0889	0.0885	0.0887
September	0.0897	0.0885	0.0887
October	0.0915	0.0893	0.0910
November	0.0908	0.0891	0.0900
December	0.0904	0.0893	0.0898