2013 KES to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2256 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.9709 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0870 NPR

2013 KES to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 1.2256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.9709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2547 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9987 to the December average rate of 1.1471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2256 was up 13.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0817, 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 6,128 NPR

2012 Average 5,053 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 4,854 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,273.69 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1870

0.9672

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NPR 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 1.0276, compared to 1.1464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1062 NPR (High: 1.2151 / Low: 1.1089). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 NPR (High: 1.0243 / Low: 1.0091).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1062

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 1.1687) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1390 (+13.50%).

2013 Avg (September) 1.1687

2012 Avg (September) 1.0297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0205	0.9721	0.9987
February	1.0090	0.9709	0.9855
March	1.0243	1.0091	1.0152
April	1.0400	1.0164	1.0324
May	1.0634	1.0303	1.0448
June	1.1194	1.0626	1.0894
July	1.1226	1.0771	1.1006
August	1.2151	1.1089	1.1453
September	1.2256	1.1387	1.1687
October	1.1635	1.1441	1.1565
November	1.1753	1.1473	1.1601
December	1.1563	1.1253	1.1471