2013 RON to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.3010 KES

YEARLY LOW

24.6455 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.8927 KES

2013 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 27.3010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 24.6455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6555 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3860 to the December average rate of 26.5024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 27.3010 was up 5.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 25.8604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136,505 KES

2012 Average 121,891 KES

Yearly Trough Low 123,227 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,277.52 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

26.8032

24.9051

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RON 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 25.6282, compared to 26.1572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.6282

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 1.6012 KES (High: 27.1347 / Low: 25.5334). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3341 KES (High: 26.4298 / Low: 26.0957).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6012

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3199 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 26.6451) against the same month in 2012 (average: 25.2450), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4001 (+5.55%).

2013 Avg (February) 26.6451

2012 Avg (February) 25.2450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.1347	25.5334	26.3860
February	27.3010	25.8655	26.6451
March	25.9420	24.7842	25.3251
April	25.3389	24.6455	25.0633
May	25.5216	24.8085	25.1853
June	25.6858	24.8293	25.1646
July	26.3766	24.9293	25.6915
August	26.4298	26.0957	26.2793
September	26.4849	25.6564	26.1431
October	26.5273	25.8359	26.1745
November	26.6638	25.7484	26.1523
December	26.8264	26.1803	26.5024