2013 KES to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.4904 PYG

YEARLY LOW

45.0379 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.0768 PYG

2013 KES to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 53.4904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 45.0379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4525 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.4701 to the December average rate of 52.4203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 53.4904 was down 5.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 56.5502, 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 267,452 PYG

2012 Average 261,721 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 225,190 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,262.36 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

53.0176

45.8507

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PYG 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 48.6016, compared to 51.5521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.6016

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.5521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 2.6928 PYG (High: 49.8605 / Low: 47.1676). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5263 PYG (High: 51.0114 / Low: 50.4851).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.6928

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.0221 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 52.4203) against the same month in 2012 (average: 50.2179), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2024 (+4.39%).

2013 Avg (December) 52.4203

2012 Avg (December) 50.2179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.8605	47.1676	48.4701
February	47.6891	45.0379	46.4480
March	47.3528	45.9635	46.8069
April	49.7569	47.3290	48.7093
May	50.2309	49.3964	49.7901
June	52.4334	49.7697	51.3852
July	52.6774	50.5948	51.6840
August	51.0114	50.4851	50.6988
September	51.2923	50.6625	50.9473
October	52.4926	51.3477	52.1726
November	51.9084	50.7636	51.3895
December	53.4904	51.1034	52.4203