YEARLY HIGH
0.7764 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.6068 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6795 INR

2013 KES to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.7764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.6068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1696 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6243 to the December average rate of 0.7164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7764 was up 13.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6814, 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 3,882 INR
2012 Average 3,159 INR
Yearly Trough Low 3,034 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 847.86 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7418
0.6042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to INR 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 0.6423, compared to 0.7166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0823 INR (High: 0.7764 / Low: 0.6941). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 INR (High: 0.6413 / Low: 0.6301).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0823
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.7176) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6604), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0572 (+8.67%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.7176
2012 Avg (August) 0.6604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6363 0.6078 0.6243
February 0.6288 0.6068 0.6157
March 0.6413 0.6301 0.6344
April 0.6502 0.6360 0.6450
May 0.6639 0.6410 0.6531
June 0.7010 0.6638 0.6813
July 0.7011 0.6763 0.6880
August 0.7764 0.6941 0.7176
September 0.7729 0.7103 0.7304
October 0.7272 0.7135 0.7211
November 0.7408 0.7146 0.7263
December 0.7230 0.7024 0.7164