2013 LKR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6940 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.6476 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6671 KES

2013 LKR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.6940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 0.6476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0464 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6852 to the December average rate of 0.6598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6940 was down 9.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,470 KES

2012 Average 3,319 KES

Yearly Trough Low 3,238 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 232.17 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6937

0.6466

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.6756, compared to 0.6586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0193 KES (High: 0.6933 / Low: 0.6741). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 KES (High: 0.6626 / Low: 0.6553).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.6898) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7078), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-2.54%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.6898

2012 Avg (February) 0.7078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6933	0.6741	0.6852
February	0.6940	0.6766	0.6898
March	0.6815	0.6717	0.6765
April	0.6761	0.6602	0.6684
May	0.6742	0.6607	0.6658
June	0.6734	0.6567	0.6676
July	0.6662	0.6574	0.6621
August	0.6663	0.6579	0.6626
September	0.6626	0.6553	0.6598
October	0.6596	0.6476	0.6505
November	0.6631	0.6513	0.6570
December	0.6642	0.6559	0.6598