2012 BRL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.2243 KES

YEARLY LOW

40.0881 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.4171 KES

2012 BRL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 49.2243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 40.0881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1362 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.1106 to the December average rate of 41.3228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.2243 was down 18.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 60.2422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,230,607 KES

2011 Average 1,328,321 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,002,202 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 228,405.82 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

48.9835

40.6263

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 45.2578, compared to 41.5765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.2578

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.5765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.7778 KES (High: 49.2243 / Low: 45.4465). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3962 KES (High: 42.0821 / Low: 41.6858).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.7778

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3962

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 48.1106) against the same month in 2011 (average: 48.3215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2109 (-0.44%).

2012 Avg (January) 48.1106

2011 Avg (January) 48.3215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.2243	45.4465	48.1106
February	48.5776	47.8859	48.2871
March	48.2829	45.3102	46.2779
April	45.5766	43.9255	44.8888
May	43.7497	41.0313	42.5770
June	42.3915	40.3663	41.4056
July	42.2092	41.0619	41.5041
August	41.7193	41.0658	41.4808
September	42.1266	41.3611	41.7618
October	42.0821	41.6858	41.9338
November	42.1210	40.5766	41.4555
December	42.0514	40.0881	41.3228