2013 KES to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3857 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.3414 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3699 RUB

2013 KES to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 0.3857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.3414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0443 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3478 to the December average rate of 0.3807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3857 was down 2.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3965, 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 1,929 RUB

2012 Average 1,839 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 1,707 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.65 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3842

0.3417

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to RUB 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 0.3625, compared to 0.3773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3625

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0192 RUB (High: 0.3824 / Low: 0.3632). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 RUB (High: 0.3800 / Low: 0.3762).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.3772) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3857), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-2.19%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.3772

2012 Avg (July) 0.3857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3545	0.3428	0.3478
February	0.3547	0.3414	0.3453
March	0.3639	0.3549	0.3593
April	0.3778	0.3640	0.3722
May	0.3754	0.3692	0.3725
June	0.3827	0.3704	0.3781
July	0.3857	0.3704	0.3772
August	0.3800	0.3762	0.3773
September	0.3824	0.3632	0.3728
October	0.3805	0.3711	0.3761
November	0.3826	0.3770	0.3798
December	0.3842	0.3768	0.3807