2013 TRY to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.0297 KES

YEARLY LOW

39.9604 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.3328 KES

2013 TRY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TRY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 50.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 39.9604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0692 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.0793 to the December average rate of 41.7689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 50.0297 was up 3.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 48.4001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,501,483 KES

2012 Average 2,346,346 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,998,021 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 503,462.01 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

49.9796

41.0225

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TRY 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 47.2999, compared to 43.3657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.2999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.3657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 2.8818 KES (High: 42.8423 / Low: 39.9604). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6915 KES (High: 43.3825 / Low: 42.6910).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.8818

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6915

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 1.7923 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 49.2332) against the same month in 2012 (average: 47.1949), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0383 (+4.32%).

2013 Avg (February) 49.2332

2012 Avg (February) 47.1949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.7485	48.2146	49.0793
February	50.0297	47.9513	49.2332
March	48.2033	46.9730	47.4409
April	47.4670	46.4516	46.8999
May	46.7413	45.3984	46.1004
June	46.0418	44.3114	45.0459
July	45.7360	43.9742	44.9197
August	45.5300	42.9926	44.6611
September	44.4852	42.3017	43.3153
October	43.3825	42.6910	42.9596
November	43.2603	41.8821	42.5695
December	42.8423	39.9604	41.7689