2013 KES to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0448 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0428 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0436 SAR

2013 KES to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0432 to the December average rate of 0.0434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0448 was down 1.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0457, 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 224 SAR

2012 Average 222 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 214 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.19 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0448

0.0427

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SAR 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 0.0438, compared to 0.0433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.0443 / Low: 0.0432). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0430 / Low: 0.0428).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0446) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.19%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0446

2012 Avg (May) 0.0445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0436	0.0428	0.0432
February	0.0435	0.0428	0.0429
March	0.0440	0.0433	0.0437
April	0.0448	0.0439	0.0445
May	0.0448	0.0440	0.0446
June	0.0442	0.0435	0.0439
July	0.0436	0.0429	0.0432
August	0.0430	0.0428	0.0429
September	0.0434	0.0428	0.0429
October	0.0443	0.0432	0.0440
November	0.0439	0.0431	0.0435
December	0.0437	0.0432	0.0434