2012 AWG to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.9197 KES

YEARLY LOW

45.8395 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.1890 KES

2012 AWG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 48.9197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 45.8395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0801 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.1000 to the December average rate of 48.0274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 48.9197 was down 17.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 59.3566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244,598 KES

2011 Average 247,870 KES

Yearly Trough Low 229,198 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,400.73 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

48.2801

46.1189

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 46.9392, compared to 47.4388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.9392

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.0690 KES (High: 48.9197 / Low: 46.8507). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1756 KES (High: 46.5292 / Low: 46.3535).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0690

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1756

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.6993 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 48.1000) against the same month in 2011 (average: 45.2255), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8745 (+6.36%).

2012 Avg (January) 48.1000

2011 Avg (January) 45.2255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.9197	46.8507	48.1000
February	46.7865	46.1193	46.4007
March	46.4774	45.8395	46.2990
April	46.5292	46.3535	46.4314
May	48.4684	46.4020	47.0660
June	48.1559	46.4224	47.3380
July	47.1419	46.8232	47.0153
August	47.2142	46.8241	46.9637
September	47.7054	46.8681	47.2615
October	47.6478	47.3468	47.5439
November	48.0195	47.6195	47.8212
December	48.1069	47.8585	48.0274