2013 XCD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.4552 KES

YEARLY LOW

30.9756 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.8764 KES

2013 XCD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 32.4552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 30.9756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4797 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.1671 to the December average rate of 31.9521, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 32.4552 was up 0.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 32.4453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 162,276 KES

2012 Average 156,369 KES

Yearly Trough Low 154,878 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,398.26 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

32.5058

30.9989

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 31.7059, compared to 32.0469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7059

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.7572 KES (High: 32.1283 / Low: 31.3711). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1665 KES (High: 32.4552 / Low: 32.2887).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7572

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1665

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 0.7858 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 32.3802) against the same month in 2012 (average: 31.1192), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2611 (+4.05%).

2013 Avg (August) 32.3802

2012 Avg (August) 31.1192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.4299	31.8427	32.1671
February	32.4464	31.9369	32.3619
March	32.0564	31.5726	31.7492
April	31.6086	30.9955	31.1847
May	31.5394	30.9756	31.1245
June	31.9002	31.4013	31.6478
July	32.3592	31.8072	32.1540
August	32.4552	32.2887	32.3802
September	32.4416	32.0172	32.3446
October	32.1283	31.3711	31.5588
November	32.2031	31.6129	31.8914
December	32.1523	31.7444	31.9521