YEARLY HIGH
0.0392 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0374 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0381 SRD

2013 KES to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.0392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0377 to the December average rate of 0.0381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0392 was down 1.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0399, 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 196 SRD
2012 Average 194 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 187 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.08 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0391
0.0374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SRD 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 0.0383, compared to 0.0379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0010 SRD (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0379). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SRD (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0374).

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: 0.0390) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.44%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0390
2012 Avg (May) 0.0388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0374 0.0377
February 0.0380 0.0374 0.0375
March 0.0384 0.0379 0.0382
April 0.0392 0.0383 0.0389
May 0.0392 0.0385 0.0390
June 0.0387 0.0380 0.0383
July 0.0382 0.0375 0.0378
August 0.0377 0.0374 0.0376
September 0.0380 0.0375 0.0376
October 0.0389 0.0379 0.0386
November 0.0385 0.0377 0.0381
December 0.0384 0.0378 0.0381