YEARLY HIGH
0.0798 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0721 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0757 SEK

2013 KES to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0747 to the December average rate of 0.0758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0798 was down 6.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0854, 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 399 SEK
2012 Average 401 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 360 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.64 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0791
0.0723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SEK 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 0.0759, compared to 0.0755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0045 SEK (High: 0.0787 / Low: 0.0741). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SEK (High: 0.0757 / Low: 0.0741).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0786) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0834), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-5.77%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0786
2012 Avg (May) 0.0834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0758 0.0726 0.0747
February 0.0748 0.0721 0.0729
March 0.0764 0.0735 0.0751
April 0.0789 0.0754 0.0770
May 0.0798 0.0774 0.0786
June 0.0783 0.0752 0.0770
July 0.0787 0.0741 0.0762
August 0.0757 0.0741 0.0747
September 0.0763 0.0727 0.0744
October 0.0763 0.0734 0.0752
November 0.0773 0.0753 0.0764
December 0.0767 0.0745 0.0758