YEARLY HIGH
19.5276 TZS
YEARLY LOW
18.2450 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7740 TZS

2013 KES to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 19.5276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 18.2450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2827 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4045 to the December average rate of 18.5143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 19.5276 was up 0.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 19.4667, 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 97,638 TZS
2012 Average 93,723 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 91,225 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,413.33 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

19.4723
18.3074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TZS 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 18.9333, compared to 18.6147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.5191 TZS (High: 19.0263 / Low: 18.5072). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1187 TZS (High: 18.5651 / Low: 18.4464).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5191
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1187

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 0.4452 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 19.3752) against the same month in 2012 (average: 18.7293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6460 (+3.45%).

2013 Avg (May) 19.3752
2012 Avg (May) 18.7293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5070 18.3142 18.4045
February 18.8456 18.3756 18.5477
March 19.0552 18.7379 18.9026
April 19.4521 18.9392 19.2533
May 19.5276 19.1381 19.3752
June 19.2808 18.7993 19.1166
July 19.0263 18.5072 18.6714
August 18.5651 18.4464 18.4952
September 18.5853 18.4012 18.4748
October 19.0238 18.5406 18.8702
November 18.8022 18.5062 18.6623
December 18.6715 18.2450 18.5143