2013 KES to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9499 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.8409 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8901 LRD

2013 KES to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.9499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.8409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1090 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8515 to the December average rate of 0.9362, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9499 was up 5.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9008, 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 4,749 LRD

2012 Average 4,362 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 4,205 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 544.94 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9492

0.8412

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LRD 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 0.8704, compared to 0.9099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8704

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0413 LRD (High: 0.9499 / Low: 0.9086). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 LRD (High: 0.9413 / Low: 0.9288).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0413

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.9402) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0812 (+9.45%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.9402

2012 Avg (October) 0.8590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8582	0.8409	0.8515
February	0.8633	0.8460	0.8502
March	0.8725	0.8514	0.8667
April	0.8945	0.8723	0.8844
May	0.9047	0.8759	0.8897
June	0.8933	0.8708	0.8801
July	0.8781	0.8523	0.8647
August	0.8954	0.8613	0.8837
September	0.9070	0.8730	0.8988
October	0.9499	0.9086	0.9402
November	0.9485	0.9223	0.9357
December	0.9413	0.9288	0.9362