2013 LTL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.5953 KES

YEARLY LOW

31.1714 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.1329 KES

2013 LTL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 34.5953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 31.1714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4239 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.4677 to the December average rate of 34.2509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 34.5953 was up 4.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 33.0269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172,976 KES

2012 Average 157,292 KES

Yearly Trough Low 155,857 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,119.42 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

34.5148

31.3482

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 32.5884, compared to 33.6774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.6774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 1.8965 KES (High: 34.5843 / Low: 32.6878). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4671 KES (High: 32.0404 / Low: 31.5733).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8965

April Spread (Stable) ±0.4671

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 1.6186 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 34.2509) against the same month in 2012 (average: 32.6628), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5881 (+4.86%).

2013 Avg (December) 34.2509

2012 Avg (December) 32.6628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.4446	32.7247	33.4677
February	34.5843	32.6878	33.8269
March	32.7154	31.7015	32.2083
April	32.0404	31.5733	31.7826
May	32.0355	31.1714	31.6121
June	33.1867	32.0412	32.6330
July	33.6419	32.1381	32.9145
August	33.9375	33.4574	33.7430
September	34.2459	33.2572	33.8044
October	34.1060	33.2913	33.6809
November	34.2664	33.1435	33.6704
December	34.5953	33.9808	34.2509