2013 KES to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0438 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0400 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0419 ILS

2013 KES to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.0438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0430 to the December average rate of 0.0406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0438 was down 9.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0484, 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 219 ILS

2012 Average 228 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 200 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.84 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0435

0.0403

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ILS 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 0.0428, compared to 0.0410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0017 ILS (High: 0.0418 / Low: 0.0400). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ILS (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0402).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0432) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0454), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-4.87%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0432

2012 Avg (May) 0.0454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0436	0.0424	0.0430
February	0.0431	0.0419	0.0423
March	0.0436	0.0423	0.0429
April	0.0433	0.0426	0.0430
May	0.0438	0.0425	0.0432
June	0.0433	0.0419	0.0425
July	0.0423	0.0408	0.0415
August	0.0417	0.0404	0.0409
September	0.0418	0.0400	0.0408
October	0.0419	0.0408	0.0415
November	0.0414	0.0406	0.0410
December	0.0409	0.0402	0.0406