2012 BAM to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.1830 KES

YEARLY LOW

51.9883 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.4935 KES

2012 BAM to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 58.1830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 51.9883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1947 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.7458 to the December average rate of 57.5942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 58.1830 was down 21.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 73.9912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 290,915 KES

2011 Average 315,599 KES

Yearly Trough Low 259,942 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,973.26 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

58.0664

52.4006

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 55.6679, compared to 55.3191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.6679

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.3191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.6650 KES (High: 56.7632 / Low: 54.0982). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9410 KES (High: 56.9272 / Low: 55.9862).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.6650

October Spread (Stable) ±0.9410

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.3935 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 57.5942) against the same month in 2011 (average: 58.2294), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6351 (-1.09%).

2012 Avg (December) 57.5942

2011 Avg (December) 58.2294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.3538	56.1295	56.7458
February	56.7908	55.3249	56.1098
March	56.5519	54.6731	55.9135
April	56.5355	55.4044	55.8852
May	56.1556	54.4834	55.0870
June	54.8997	53.4497	54.2663
July	54.3449	51.9883	52.8727
August	54.1443	52.4944	53.2404
September	56.7632	54.0982	55.6493
October	56.9272	55.9862	56.4414
November	56.9143	55.4506	56.1164
December	58.1830	56.8131	57.5942