2013 KES to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0080 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0074 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0076 XDR

2013 KES to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0075 to the December average rate of 0.0075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0080 was up 0.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0080, 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 40 XDR

2012 Average 39 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 37 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.07 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0080

0.0074

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KES to XDR 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 0.0077, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0077

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0074). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0075).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0079) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.36%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0079

2012 Avg (May) 0.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0076	0.0074	0.0075
February	0.0077	0.0074	0.0075
March	0.0078	0.0077	0.0078
April	0.0080	0.0078	0.0079
May	0.0080	0.0078	0.0079
June	0.0078	0.0076	0.0077
July	0.0078	0.0075	0.0077
August	0.0076	0.0075	0.0075
September	0.0076	0.0075	0.0075
October	0.0077	0.0075	0.0076
November	0.0077	0.0075	0.0076
December	0.0076	0.0075	0.0075