2013 PGK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.5456 KES

YEARLY LOW

32.0306 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.7751 KES

2013 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 43.5456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 32.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5150 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.7333 to the December average rate of 34.4138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 43.5456 was up 3.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 42.1304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217,728 KES

2012 Average 203,864 KES

Yearly Trough Low 160,153 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,574.96 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

43.4302

31.7978

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 40.2591, compared to 35.2910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.2591

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.2910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 3.6267 KES (High: 36.8422 / Low: 33.2155). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6799 KES (High: 34.8047 / Low: 34.1248).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.6267

December Spread (Stable) ±0.6799

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.5387 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 42.4608) against the same month in 2012 (average: 39.6487), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8121 (+7.09%).

2013 Avg (February) 42.4608

2012 Avg (February) 39.6487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.3841	41.3001	41.7333
February	43.5456	41.4765	42.4608
March	41.8404	39.6456	41.0078
April	40.5086	38.1803	39.2508
May	39.2097	37.3538	38.7563
June	39.1960	37.3840	38.3456
July	39.0980	37.7759	38.4116
August	38.3286	36.8679	37.6260
September	36.8422	33.2155	35.3058
October	33.8218	32.0306	32.7672
November	33.8122	32.4732	33.2216
December	34.8047	34.1248	34.4138