YEARLY HIGH
90.9636 KES
YEARLY LOW
82.8601 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.5020 KES

2012 AUD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 90.9636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 82.8601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1035 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.5585 to the December average rate of 89.9039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 90.9636 was down 14.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 106.7108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 454,818 KES
2011 Average 458,440 KES
Yearly Trough Low 414,301 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,517.31 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

90.4905
83.4523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 86.7674, compared to 88.2365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.7674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.2365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 4.3541 KES (High: 90.9636 / Low: 86.6095). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4701 KES (High: 86.7911 / Low: 85.3210).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.3541
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4701

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.0527 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 89.5585) against the same month in 2011 (average: 80.6683), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8902 (+11.02%).

2012 Avg (January) 89.5585
2011 Avg (January) 80.6683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.9636 86.6095 89.5585
February 90.0371 87.7886 89.0162
March 89.4735 85.7776 87.3654
April 86.7911 85.3210 86.0916
May 86.0431 82.8601 84.0388
June 86.0490 83.3335 84.5341
July 88.6349 85.0688 86.7646
August 89.0734 86.8687 88.0827
September 89.0881 86.0449 88.0487
October 88.4319 86.3204 87.6044
November 89.9141 88.2881 89.0148
December 90.9401 89.1036 89.9039