2013 KES to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2284 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.0063 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1342 JPY

2013 KES to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 1.2284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2221 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0256 to the December average rate of 1.2003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2284 was up 20.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0200, 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 6,142 JPY

2012 Average 4,726 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 5,032 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,110.51 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2183

1.0081

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KES to JPY 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 1.1166, compared to 1.1517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1166

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0936 JPY (High: 1.1889 / Low: 1.0953). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 JPY (High: 1.0724 / Low: 1.0544).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0936

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0597 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.2008) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2547 (+26.92%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.2008

2012 Avg (May) 0.9461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0434	1.0063	1.0256
February	1.0724	1.0544	1.0647
March	1.1266	1.0821	1.1052
April	1.1889	1.0953	1.1622
May	1.2284	1.1632	1.2008
June	1.1813	1.1010	1.1411
July	1.1714	1.1191	1.1476
August	1.1341	1.1024	1.1187
September	1.1444	1.1224	1.1346
October	1.1616	1.1255	1.1476
November	1.1823	1.1481	1.1615
December	1.2228	1.1769	1.2003