2013 LVL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

170.6468 KES

YEARLY LOW

153.8013 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

163.0990 KES

2013 LVL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LVL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 170.6468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 153.8013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8455 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.5856 to the December average rate of 168.3293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 170.6468 was up 4.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 163.8356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 853,234 KES

2012 Average 778,875 KES

Yearly Trough Low 769,006 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,227.75 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

169.5730

154.6487

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 160.6913, compared to 165.5067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.6913

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.5067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 9.5468 KES (High: 170.6468 / Low: 161.1000). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3779 KES (High: 157.8644 / Low: 155.4865).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.5468

April Spread (Stable) ±2.3779

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 8.3819 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 166.9325) against the same month in 2012 (average: 157.1662), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7662 (+6.21%).

2013 Avg (February) 166.9325

2012 Avg (February) 157.1662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	169.9837	161.9992	165.5856
February	170.6468	161.1000	166.9325
March	161.1055	156.0749	158.5505
April	157.8644	155.4865	156.6346
May	157.5341	153.8013	155.8924
June	163.3253	157.5128	160.5524
July	165.3319	158.1041	161.8248
August	166.7554	164.3652	165.8138
September	168.3158	163.4425	166.1426
October	167.5988	163.5729	165.4855
November	168.3422	162.8361	165.4443
December	169.9409	167.0518	168.3293