2012 BHD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

232.5769 KES

YEARLY LOW

217.9585 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

224.2555 KES

2012 BHD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 232.5769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 217.9585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6184 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.6893 to the December average rate of 228.0632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 232.5769 was down 17.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 282.2321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,162,884 KES

2011 Average 1,178,618 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,089,793 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,091.82 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

229.5457

219.2686

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 223.1843, compared to 225.3268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.1843

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.3268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 9.8837 KES (High: 230.4582 / Low: 220.5745). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6978 KES (High: 221.1994 / Low: 220.5015).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.8837

April Spread (Stable) ±0.6978

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 8.0811 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 228.6893) against the same month in 2011 (average: 215.0403), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6490 (+6.35%).

2012 Avg (January) 228.6893

2011 Avg (January) 215.0403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	232.5769	222.7488	228.6893
February	222.4228	219.2572	220.6081
March	220.9828	217.9585	220.1250
April	221.1994	220.5015	220.7687
May	230.4582	220.5745	223.7962
June	228.9605	220.9080	225.1183
July	224.0286	222.6349	223.3743
August	224.2210	222.3230	223.0835
September	226.7505	222.7576	224.5091
October	226.3700	225.0818	225.8487
November	228.0068	226.2355	227.0821
December	228.8787	227.0868	228.0632