YEARLY HIGH
45.2626 KES
YEARLY LOW
41.8437 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.2137 KES

2012 BZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 45.2626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 41.8437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4189 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.4158 to the December average rate of 43.1991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 45.2626 was down 15.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 53.3142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 226,313 KES
2011 Average 223,023 KES
Yearly Trough Low 209,219 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,094.55 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

44.4017
41.9993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 42.7994, compared to 43.6280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.6280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.6811 KES (High: 45.1647 / Low: 42.4836). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3163 KES (High: 42.5629 / Low: 42.2465).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.6811
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2164 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 44.1342) against the same month in 2011 (average: 48.3705), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2363 (-8.76%).

2012 Avg (September) 44.1342
2011 Avg (September) 48.3705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.9534 42.4782 43.4158
February 42.5926 41.8437 42.1995
March 42.5167 41.9320 42.3199
April 42.5629 42.2465 42.4193
May 44.3368 42.4466 43.0699
June 44.0522 42.6441 43.3719
July 44.5884 42.8354 43.9509
August 44.6465 42.9232 44.2015
September 45.2626 42.9851 44.1342
October 45.1647 42.4836 43.2800
November 43.3961 42.6898 43.0023
December 43.8655 42.9174 43.1991