2013 KES to MKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5705 MKD

YEARLY LOW

0.5166 MKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5405 MKD

2013 KES to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 0.5705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.5166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0539 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5423 to the December average rate of 0.5209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5705 was down 5.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6020, 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 2,852 MKD

2012 Average 2,836 MKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,583 MKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 269.36 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5694

0.5165

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KES to MKD 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 0.5514, compared to 0.5296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5514

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0259 MKD (High: 0.5638 / Low: 0.5379). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 MKD (High: 0.5436 / Low: 0.5371).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.5650) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5688), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-0.66%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.5650

2012 Avg (May) 0.5688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5486	0.5374	0.5423
February	0.5436	0.5371	0.5384
March	0.5614	0.5401	0.5523
April	0.5671	0.5589	0.5623
May	0.5705	0.5609	0.5650
June	0.5638	0.5379	0.5482
July	0.5513	0.5313	0.5418
August	0.5336	0.5252	0.5295
September	0.5375	0.5205	0.5287
October	0.5355	0.5228	0.5291
November	0.5373	0.5170	0.5276
December	0.5255	0.5166	0.5209