2013 KMF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2432 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.2186 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2324 KES

2013 KMF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KMF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.2186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2346 to the December average rate of 0.2403, 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 0.2432 was up 5.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,216 KES

2012 Average 1,103 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,093 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.35 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2422

0.2198

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to KES 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 0.2287, compared to 0.2362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2287

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0141 KES (High: 0.2432 / Low: 0.2292). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 KES (High: 0.2382 / Low: 0.2351).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.2376) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+6.40%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.2376

2012 Avg (February) 0.2233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2411	0.2292	0.2346
February	0.2432	0.2292	0.2376
March	0.2294	0.2222	0.2260
April	0.2248	0.2214	0.2230
May	0.2241	0.2186	0.2216
June	0.2327	0.2244	0.2291
July	0.2357	0.2254	0.2308
August	0.2382	0.2351	0.2367
September	0.2395	0.2342	0.2367
October	0.2397	0.2336	0.2363
November	0.2403	0.2323	0.2362
December	0.2428	0.2385	0.2403