2013 KES to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5686 YER

YEARLY LOW

2.4485 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4970 YER

2013 KES to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 2.5686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 2.4485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1201 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4735 to the December average rate of 2.4914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5686 was down 3.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6561, 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 12,843 YER

2012 Average 12,750 YER

Yearly Trough Low 12,242 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 600.67 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5664

2.4469

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to YER 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 2.5102, compared to 2.4839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0592 YER (High: 2.5370 / Low: 2.4778). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 YER (High: 2.4647 / Low: 2.4530).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0592

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 2.5564) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+0.47%).

2013 Avg (May) 2.5564

2012 Avg (May) 2.5444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4998	2.4525	2.4735
February	2.4907	2.4485	2.4569
March	2.5182	2.4817	2.5054
April	2.5669	2.5154	2.5512
May	2.5686	2.5224	2.5564
June	2.5379	2.4957	2.5177
July	2.5017	2.4580	2.4744
August	2.4647	2.4530	2.4582
September	2.4861	2.4533	2.4606
October	2.5370	2.4778	2.5225
November	2.5186	2.4714	2.4961
December	2.5080	2.4755	2.4914