2013 RUB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9290 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.5924 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7064 KES

2013 RUB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 2.9290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 2.5924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3366 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8752 to the December average rate of 2.6268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.9290 was up 2.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,645 KES

2012 Average 13,612 KES

Yearly Trough Low 12,962 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,683.08 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.9234

2.5999

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 2.7620, compared to 2.6508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7620

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1384 KES (High: 2.7537 / Low: 2.6153). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 KES (High: 2.6582 / Low: 2.6318).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1384

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1129 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.8965) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1114 (+4.00%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.8965

2012 Avg (February) 2.7850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9171	2.8205	2.8752
February	2.9290	2.8194	2.8965
March	2.8179	2.7481	2.7836
April	2.7474	2.6467	2.6873
May	2.7087	2.6637	2.6845
June	2.6997	2.6127	2.6452
July	2.6998	2.5924	2.6515
August	2.6582	2.6318	2.6507
September	2.7537	2.6153	2.6835
October	2.6944	2.6280	2.6587
November	2.6527	2.6136	2.6334
December	2.6541	2.6029	2.6268