2013 KES to XCD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0323 XCD

YEARLY LOW

0.0308 XCD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0314 XCD

2013 KES to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0311 to the December average rate of 0.0313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0323 was down 2.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0330, 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 161 XCD

2012 Average 160 XCD

Yearly Trough Low 154 XCD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.36 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0323

0.0308

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KES to XCD 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 0.0315, compared to 0.0312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0008 XCD (High: 0.0319 / Low: 0.0311). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0308).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0321) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.25%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0321

2012 Avg (May) 0.0320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0314	0.0308	0.0311
February	0.0313	0.0308	0.0309
March	0.0317	0.0312	0.0315
April	0.0323	0.0316	0.0321
May	0.0323	0.0317	0.0321
June	0.0318	0.0313	0.0316
July	0.0314	0.0309	0.0311
August	0.0310	0.0308	0.0309
September	0.0312	0.0308	0.0309
October	0.0319	0.0311	0.0317
November	0.0316	0.0311	0.0314
December	0.0315	0.0311	0.0313