2013 KES to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 KES to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the KES to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 5.0429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3.7090.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3339 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8712 to the December average rate of 4.8815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.0429 was up 29.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.8928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
KES to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.2587, compared to 4.2084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0502 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.9023 MWK (High: 4.8208 / Low: 3.9185). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0530 MWK (High: 3.7997 / Low: 3.7467).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5934 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 4.8815) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.8083), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0731 (+28.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0919 | 3.7090 | 3.8712 |
| February | 4.4262 | 4.1045 | 4.1851 |
| March | 4.5656 | 4.2821 | 4.4534 |
| April | 4.9535 | 4.5332 | 4.7669 |
| May | 4.8208 | 3.9185 | 4.4344 |
| June | 3.9277 | 3.8013 | 3.8410 |
| July | 3.8530 | 3.7444 | 3.7948 |
| August | 3.7997 | 3.7467 | 3.7743 |
| September | 4.2328 | 3.7368 | 3.8378 |
| October | 4.6209 | 4.1897 | 4.3443 |
| November | 4.7320 | 4.5134 | 4.6180 |
| December | 5.0429 | 4.7286 | 4.8815 |