YEARLY HIGH
0.0222 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0187 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0200 KES

2013 PYG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PYG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0206 to the December average rate of 0.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0222 was up 9.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111 KES
2012 Average 96 KES
Yearly Trough Low 93 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.54 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0218
0.0188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0206, compared to 0.0194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0012 KES (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0210). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0196).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.0215) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+15.67%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.0215
2012 Avg (February) 0.0186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0212 0.0201 0.0206
February 0.0222 0.0210 0.0215
March 0.0218 0.0211 0.0214
April 0.0211 0.0201 0.0205
May 0.0202 0.0199 0.0201
June 0.0201 0.0191 0.0195
July 0.0198 0.0190 0.0194
August 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197
September 0.0197 0.0195 0.0196
October 0.0195 0.0191 0.0192
November 0.0197 0.0193 0.0195
December 0.0196 0.0187 0.0191