2013 SBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3854 KES

YEARLY LOW

11.3851 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0387 KES

2013 SBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 12.3854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 11.3851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0003 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2499 to the December average rate of 12.0029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.3854 was up 0.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.2748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,927 KES

2012 Average 59,241 KES

Yearly Trough Low 56,925 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,001.72 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.3991

11.5862

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 11.9723, compared to 12.1052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9723

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.4650 KES (High: 11.8501 / Low: 11.3851). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1882 KES (High: 12.3300 / Low: 12.1418).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4650

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1882

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3679 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 12.3314) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.7793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5520 (+4.69%).

2013 Avg (February) 12.3314

2012 Avg (February) 11.7793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.3766	12.1088	12.2499
February	12.3854	12.1400	12.3314
March	12.2046	11.8238	12.0337
April	11.9799	11.5339	11.6658
May	11.8501	11.3851	11.6539
June	12.0144	11.8007	11.8989
July	12.3094	11.9846	12.1894
August	12.3427	12.1541	12.2787
September	12.3300	12.1418	12.2562
October	12.2094	11.7455	11.9114
November	12.2448	11.7992	11.9927
December	12.2030	11.8945	12.0029