YEARLY HIGH
0.3584 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3320 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3449 TWD

2013 KES to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.3584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.3320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3346 to the December average rate of 0.3449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3584 was down 0.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3601, 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 1,792 TWD
2012 Average 1,750 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,660 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.06 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3565
0.3326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TWD 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 0.3466, compared to 0.3433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0099 TWD (High: 0.3503 / Low: 0.3404). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 TWD (High: 0.3444 / Low: 0.3417).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.3545) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+1.33%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.3545
2012 Avg (May) 0.3499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3377 0.3320 0.3346
February 0.3438 0.3370 0.3392
March 0.3499 0.3424 0.3470
April 0.3566 0.3498 0.3542
May 0.3584 0.3510 0.3545
June 0.3521 0.3485 0.3503
July 0.3497 0.3425 0.3449
August 0.3444 0.3417 0.3426
September 0.3421 0.3371 0.3394
October 0.3472 0.3394 0.3449
November 0.3451 0.3408 0.3429
December 0.3503 0.3404 0.3449