2013 KES to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 KES to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the KES to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 4.5756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 4.1115.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4641 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2641 to the December average rate of 4.1611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.5756 was down 5.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.8362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
KES to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.3768, compared to 4.2349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1418 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.2521 KMF (High: 4.3636 / Low: 4.1115). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0553 KMF (High: 4.2533 / Low: 4.1980).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1477 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 4.5122) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.5599), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0477 (-1.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3638 | 4.1478 | 4.2641 |
| February | 4.3636 | 4.1115 | 4.2099 |
| March | 4.5000 | 4.3597 | 4.4253 |
| April | 4.5168 | 4.4490 | 4.4845 |
| May | 4.5756 | 4.4622 | 4.5122 |
| June | 4.4564 | 4.2972 | 4.3645 |
| July | 4.4364 | 4.2426 | 4.3330 |
| August | 4.2533 | 4.1980 | 4.2253 |
| September | 4.2701 | 4.1758 | 4.2249 |
| October | 4.2803 | 4.1726 | 4.2318 |
| November | 4.3057 | 4.1618 | 4.2335 |
| December | 4.1934 | 4.1184 | 4.1611 |