YEARLY HIGH
0.0973 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0926 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0947 UAH

2013 KES to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0932 to the December average rate of 0.0955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0973 was down 0.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0978, 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 487 UAH
2012 Average 478 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 463 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.86 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0971
0.0925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to UAH 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 0.0949, compared to 0.0945 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) 0.0949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0023 UAH (High: 0.0951 / Low: 0.0928). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 UAH (High: 0.0933 / Low: 0.0926).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0968) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0956), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+1.21%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0968
2012 Avg (May) 0.0956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0938 0.0926 0.0932
February 0.0944 0.0926 0.0930
March 0.0954 0.0939 0.0949
April 0.0973 0.0953 0.0966
May 0.0973 0.0958 0.0968
June 0.0960 0.0946 0.0953
July 0.0951 0.0928 0.0938
August 0.0933 0.0926 0.0929
September 0.0946 0.0929 0.0934
October 0.0965 0.0942 0.0960
November 0.0962 0.0944 0.0952
December 0.0965 0.0943 0.0955