YEARLY HIGH
0.5181 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.4636 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4930 PHP

2013 KES to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.5181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.4636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0545 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4686 to the December average rate of 0.5119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5181 was down 0.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5227, 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 2,591 PHP
2012 Average 2,499 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 2,318 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.42 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5166
0.4607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PHP 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 0.4818, compared to 0.5041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0183 PHP (High: 0.5107 / Low: 0.4924). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 PHP (High: 0.5088 / Low: 0.5025).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.5119) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0348 (+7.30%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.5119
2012 Avg (December) 0.4771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4770 0.4642 0.4686
February 0.4714 0.4636 0.4653
March 0.4784 0.4703 0.4750
April 0.4933 0.4782 0.4888
May 0.4981 0.4865 0.4912
June 0.5107 0.4924 0.5020
July 0.5039 0.4951 0.4990
August 0.5092 0.4975 0.5017
September 0.5091 0.4925 0.5006
October 0.5093 0.4985 0.5059
November 0.5088 0.5025 0.5055
December 0.5181 0.5034 0.5119