YEARLY HIGH
18.4393 KES
YEARLY LOW
17.5428 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0757 KES

2013 TJS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TJS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 18.4393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 17.5428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8965 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2451 to the December average rate of 18.0826, 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 18.4393 was down 0.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 18.6194, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,197 KES
2012 Average 89,243 KES
Yearly Trough Low 87,714 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,482.63 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

18.4471
17.6065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 18.0000, compared to 18.1514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.4360 KES (High: 18.2017 / Low: 17.7657). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0967 KES (High: 18.3911 / Low: 18.2944).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4360
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0967

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 0.4506 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 18.3771) against the same month in 2012 (average: 17.4547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9223 (+5.28%).

2013 Avg (February) 18.3771
2012 Avg (February) 17.4547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4012 18.0506 18.2451
February 18.4393 18.1506 18.3771
March 18.2206 17.9442 18.0392
April 17.9633 17.5930 17.7001
May 17.9175 17.5428 17.6765
June 18.0978 17.8365 17.9623
July 18.3375 18.0311 18.2216
August 18.3911 18.2944 18.3482
September 18.3797 18.1391 18.3264
October 18.2017 17.7657 17.8757
November 18.2268 17.8977 18.0541
December 18.1948 17.9670 18.0826