2013 SRD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

26.7549 KES

YEARLY LOW

25.5156 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.2405 KES

2013 SRD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SRD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 26.7549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 25.5156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2393 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5106 to the December average rate of 26.2743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 26.7549 was down 0.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 26.8300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133,774 KES

2012 Average 128,970 KES

Yearly Trough Low 127,578 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,196.63 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

26.7660

25.5472

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 26.1263, compared to 26.3546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.1263

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.6771 KES (High: 26.3867 / Low: 25.7096). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1701 KES (High: 26.7039 / Low: 26.5338).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6771

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1701

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6543 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 26.5106) against the same month in 2012 (average: 26.3362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1744 (+0.66%).

2013 Avg (January) 26.5106

2012 Avg (January) 26.3362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.7549	26.2707	26.5106
February	26.7548	26.2984	26.6645
March	26.3981	26.0477	26.1561
April	26.0776	25.5230	25.6911
May	25.9707	25.5156	25.6487
June	26.3179	25.8510	26.0867
July	26.6968	26.1914	26.4820
August	26.7039	26.5338	26.6269
September	26.6715	26.3443	26.5860
October	26.3867	25.7096	25.9316
November	26.4969	25.9446	26.2271
December	26.4442	26.0236	26.2743