YEARLY HIGH
0.0570 TJS
YEARLY LOW
0.0542 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0553 TJS

2013 KES to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0548 to the December average rate of 0.0553, 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 0.0570 was down 3.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0590, 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 285 TJS
2012 Average 280 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 271 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.86 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0568
0.0542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TJS 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 0.0556, compared to 0.0551 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) 0.0556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0013 TJS (High: 0.0563 / Low: 0.0549). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TJS (High: 0.0547 / Low: 0.0544).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0566) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.11%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0566
2012 Avg (May) 0.0565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0554 0.0543 0.0548
February 0.0551 0.0542 0.0544
March 0.0557 0.0549 0.0554
April 0.0568 0.0557 0.0565
May 0.0570 0.0558 0.0566
June 0.0561 0.0553 0.0557
July 0.0555 0.0545 0.0549
August 0.0547 0.0544 0.0545
September 0.0551 0.0544 0.0546
October 0.0563 0.0549 0.0559
November 0.0559 0.0549 0.0554
December 0.0557 0.0550 0.0553