2013 KES to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.6642 SLL

YEARLY LOW

49.0766 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.2084 SLL

2013 KES to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 51.6642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 49.0766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5876 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.8748 to the December average rate of 50.1823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 51.6642 was down 4.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 53.9113, 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 258,321 SLL

2012 Average 257,596 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 245,383 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,938.10 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

51.4882

49.1653

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SLL 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 50.4619, compared to 49.9549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.4619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.9549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 1.5367 SLL (High: 51.2582 / Low: 49.7215). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5211 SLL (High: 49.5977 / Low: 49.0766).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5367

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5211

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7889 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 51.2946) against the same month in 2012 (average: 52.4884), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1938 (-2.27%).

2013 Avg (April) 51.2946

2012 Avg (April) 52.4884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.5309	49.2579	49.8748
February	50.1110	49.2241	49.4120
March	50.6841	49.8473	50.3606
April	51.6642	50.4731	51.2946
May	51.6577	50.6959	51.2628
June	50.9404	50.2385	50.5668
July	50.3281	49.3943	49.7779
August	49.5977	49.0766	49.3589
September	50.0027	49.2369	49.4452
October	51.2582	49.7215	50.8016
November	50.7479	49.6122	50.1636
December	50.7081	49.7206	50.1823