2013 KES to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1844 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.1750 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1786 MVR

2013 KES to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.1844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.1750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1775 to the December average rate of 0.1782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1844 was up 0.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1838, 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 922 MVR

2012 Average 871 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 875 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.74 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1832

0.1751

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MVR 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 0.1796, compared to 0.1776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0050 MVR (High: 0.1820 / Low: 0.1770). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MVR (High: 0.1765 / Low: 0.1751).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.1825) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1672), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+9.16%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.1825

2012 Avg (May) 0.1672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1793	0.1761	0.1775
February	0.1783	0.1753	0.1761
March	0.1806	0.1785	0.1796
April	0.1843	0.1802	0.1826
May	0.1844	0.1801	0.1825
June	0.1820	0.1770	0.1795
July	0.1785	0.1757	0.1769
August	0.1765	0.1751	0.1757
September	0.1782	0.1750	0.1759
October	0.1817	0.1777	0.1805
November	0.1802	0.1767	0.1786
December	0.1794	0.1766	0.1782