YEARLY HIGH
0.0406 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0366 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0386 RON

2013 KES to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0379 to the December average rate of 0.0377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0406 was down 10.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0454, 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 203 RON
2012 Average 205 RON
Yearly Trough Low 183 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.73 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0401
0.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to RON 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 0.0390, compared to 0.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0023 RON (High: 0.0392 / Low: 0.0369). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 RON (High: 0.0383 / Low: 0.0378).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.0399) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0400), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.28%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.0399
2012 Avg (April) 0.0400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0392 0.0369 0.0379
February 0.0387 0.0366 0.0375
March 0.0403 0.0385 0.0395
April 0.0406 0.0395 0.0399
May 0.0403 0.0392 0.0397
June 0.0403 0.0389 0.0397
July 0.0401 0.0379 0.0389
August 0.0383 0.0378 0.0381
September 0.0390 0.0378 0.0383
October 0.0387 0.0377 0.0382
November 0.0388 0.0375 0.0382
December 0.0382 0.0373 0.0377