YEARLY HIGH
0.0250 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0200 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0221 TRY

2013 KES to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0204 to the December average rate of 0.0240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0250 was up 12.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0222, 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 125 TRY
2012 Average 107 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 100 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.18 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0243
0.0199
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KES to TRY 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 0.0212, compared to 0.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0017 TRY (High: 0.0250 / Low: 0.0233). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 TRY (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0231).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0240) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+15.21%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0240
2012 Avg (December) 0.0208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0207 0.0201 0.0204
February 0.0209 0.0200 0.0203
March 0.0213 0.0207 0.0211
April 0.0215 0.0211 0.0213
May 0.0220 0.0214 0.0217
June 0.0226 0.0217 0.0222
July 0.0227 0.0219 0.0223
August 0.0233 0.0220 0.0224
September 0.0236 0.0225 0.0231
October 0.0234 0.0231 0.0233
November 0.0239 0.0231 0.0235
December 0.0250 0.0233 0.0240