2013 KES to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 KES to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the KES to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 250.4023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 237.4820.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9203 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.6171 to the December average rate of 244.5724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 250.4023 was down 1.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 253.5633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
KES to VND Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 244.0427, compared to 244.2618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2191 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 5.7497 VND (High: 249.4755 / Low: 243.7259). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2566 VND (High: 242.3428 / Low: 241.0862).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 3.3294 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 248.7428) against the same month in 2012 (average: 247.3101), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4327 (+0.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 242.0028 | 237.4820 | 239.6171 |
| February | 242.8141 | 237.5426 | 238.6120 |
| March | 245.8114 | 241.7049 | 243.9913 |
| April | 249.6833 | 244.8155 | 247.8794 |
| May | 250.4023 | 246.0359 | 248.7428 |
| June | 247.7999 | 243.6996 | 245.4134 |
| July | 247.0712 | 242.0528 | 244.1615 |
| August | 242.3428 | 241.0862 | 241.7145 |
| September | 244.4970 | 241.3302 | 242.0822 |
| October | 249.4755 | 243.7259 | 248.0664 |
| November | 247.5806 | 242.6178 | 244.9735 |
| December | 245.9502 | 243.0567 | 244.5724 |