2013 XDR to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 XDR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the XDR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 135.1483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 124.7806.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3677 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.4529 to the December average rate of 132.7813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 135.1483 was up 1.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 133.7670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
XDR 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 129.6830, compared to 132.0714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3884 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 4.4768 KES (High: 134.8959 / Low: 130.4191). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5935 KES (High: 133.3712 / Low: 131.7777).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.5221 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 133.4529) against the same month in 2012 (average: 132.1539), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2989 (+0.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 135.1483 | 131.8533 | 133.4529 |
| February | 134.8959 | 130.4191 | 133.4849 |
| March | 130.2636 | 127.9432 | 128.9628 |
| April | 128.3019 | 125.7768 | 126.7927 |
| May | 127.5314 | 124.7806 | 126.0002 |
| June | 130.8502 | 127.6346 | 129.4047 |
| July | 132.4629 | 128.5837 | 130.6205 |
| August | 133.3712 | 131.7777 | 132.8510 |
| September | 134.0754 | 131.8473 | 133.0727 |
| October | 133.4431 | 130.1626 | 131.2393 |
| November | 133.5578 | 130.6688 | 131.8635 |
| December | 133.9150 | 131.7733 | 132.7813 |