2013 KES to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.0248 LBP

YEARLY LOW

17.1342 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.5113 LBP

2013 KES to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 18.0248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 17.1342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8907 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3188 to the December average rate of 17.4376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 18.0248 was down 1.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 18.3576, 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 90,124 LBP

2012 Average 89,096 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 85,671 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,453.46 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

17.9783

17.1463

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LBP 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 17.5888, compared to 17.4338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5888

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.4091 LBP (High: 17.8124 / Low: 17.4034). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0740 LBP (High: 17.3055 / Low: 17.2315).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4091

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0740

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 0.2750 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 17.9089) against the same month in 2012 (average: 17.8722), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0367 (+0.21%).

2013 Avg (May) 17.9089

2012 Avg (May) 17.8722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.5085	17.1342	17.3188
February	17.4519	17.1572	17.2157
March	17.6634	17.3682	17.5528
April	18.0036	17.6314	17.8659
May	18.0248	17.6708	17.9089
June	17.8115	17.5529	17.6707
July	17.6119	17.2691	17.3956
August	17.3055	17.2315	17.2680
September	17.4721	17.2399	17.2943
October	17.8124	17.4034	17.7137
November	17.6617	17.3040	17.4934
December	17.5453	17.3231	17.4376