2013 PHP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1568 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.9300 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0306 KES

2013 PHP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PHP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 2.1568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.9300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2268 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1343 to the December average rate of 1.9535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1568 was up 2.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 539,212 KES

2012 Average 500,574 KES

Yearly Trough Low 482,510 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,702.02 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1687

1.9339

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 2.0772, compared to 1.9840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0772

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0728 KES (High: 2.0310 / Low: 1.9582). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 KES (High: 1.9900 / Low: 1.9653).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0728

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0594 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.1491) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.9472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2019 (+10.37%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.1491

2012 Avg (February) 1.9472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1541	2.0966	2.1343
February	2.1568	2.1212	2.1491
March	2.1263	2.0903	2.1054
April	2.0911	2.0272	2.0460
May	2.0556	2.0076	2.0359
June	2.0310	1.9582	1.9922
July	2.0197	1.9846	2.0041
August	2.0101	1.9640	1.9935
September	2.0305	1.9642	1.9978
October	2.0062	1.9636	1.9768
November	1.9900	1.9653	1.9781
December	1.9865	1.9300	1.9535