2013 PLN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.7134 KES

YEARLY LOW

25.7470 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.2742 KES

2013 PLN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 28.7134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 25.7470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9664 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.9617 to the December average rate of 28.3496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 28.7134 was up 2.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 27.9844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 574,268 KES

2012 Average 519,729 KES

Yearly Trough Low 514,940 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,327.89 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

28.5704

25.9198

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 26.9505, compared to 27.5978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9505

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.5978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 1.7355 KES (High: 27.4825 / Low: 25.7470). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6320 KES (High: 28.0848 / Low: 27.4528).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.7355

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2538 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 28.3496) against the same month in 2012 (average: 27.5437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8059 (+2.93%).

2013 Avg (December) 28.3496

2012 Avg (December) 27.5437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.3514	27.5067	27.9617
February	28.6417	27.1633	28.0157
March	27.2445	26.1969	26.7619
April	26.9461	26.0091	26.5278
May	26.6053	25.7768	26.1407
June	27.0131	25.8006	26.2955
July	27.4825	25.7470	26.6171
August	27.8440	27.1067	27.5474
September	28.1497	26.7069	27.5636
October	28.0848	27.4528	27.7734
November	28.1759	27.3209	27.7356
December	28.7134	27.9893	28.3496