2013 KES to LVL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0065 LVL

YEARLY LOW

0.0059 LVL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0061 LVL

2013 KES to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0060 to the December average rate of 0.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0065 was down 4.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0068, 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 33 LVL

2012 Average 32 LVL

Yearly Trough Low 29 LVL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.21 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0065

0.0059

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KES to LVL 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 0.0062, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0062

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0003 LVL (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0059). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LVL (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0060).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0064) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.85%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0064

2012 Avg (May) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0062	0.0059	0.0060
February	0.0062	0.0059	0.0060
March	0.0064	0.0062	0.0063
April	0.0064	0.0063	0.0064
May	0.0065	0.0063	0.0064
June	0.0063	0.0061	0.0062
July	0.0063	0.0060	0.0062
August	0.0061	0.0060	0.0060
September	0.0061	0.0059	0.0060
October	0.0061	0.0060	0.0060
November	0.0061	0.0059	0.0060
December	0.0060	0.0059	0.0059