2013 SDG to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SDG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SDG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 19.9345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 15.0230.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9115 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7027 to the December average rate of 15.1398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 19.9345 was down 39.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 32.7233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
SDG to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.4159, compared to 18.8434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5725 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 4.4483 KES (High: 19.6443 / Low: 15.1960). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0955 KES (High: 19.8882 / Low: 19.7927).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.0445 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 19.8321) against the same month in 2012 (average: 19.1623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6698 (+3.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8674 | 19.5157 | 19.7027 |
| February | 19.8732 | 19.5168 | 19.7996 |
| March | 19.6007 | 19.3164 | 19.4356 |
| April | 19.3616 | 18.9634 | 19.0969 |
| May | 19.3022 | 18.8937 | 19.0577 |
| June | 19.5871 | 19.2504 | 19.4027 |
| July | 19.9001 | 19.4573 | 19.7154 |
| August | 19.8882 | 19.7927 | 19.8499 |
| September | 19.9345 | 19.6393 | 19.8321 |
| October | 19.7132 | 19.2370 | 19.3388 |
| November | 19.6443 | 15.1960 | 19.1843 |
| December | 15.2442 | 15.0230 | 15.1398 |