2012 CAD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 CAD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the CAD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 87.4369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 81.2243.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2126 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.9165 to the December average rate of 86.7996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 87.4369 was down 15.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 103.3205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
CAD to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 83.5336, compared to 85.5208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9871 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.8023 KES (High: 86.0059 / Low: 83.2036). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2313 KES (High: 87.4369 / Low: 86.2056).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.6594 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 86.7996) against the same month in 2011 (average: 84.5054), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2941 (+2.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86.0059 | 83.2036 | 84.9165 |
| February | 83.9613 | 82.5258 | 83.2571 |
| March | 84.2508 | 82.7092 | 83.4208 |
| April | 84.6185 | 82.8764 | 83.7230 |
| May | 84.4405 | 82.8207 | 83.4297 |
| June | 83.2535 | 81.2243 | 82.4547 |
| July | 84.1258 | 82.1778 | 83.0591 |
| August | 85.3451 | 83.8906 | 84.6756 |
| September | 87.0748 | 85.3125 | 86.4643 |
| October | 87.2257 | 85.2021 | 86.2743 |
| November | 86.5982 | 85.2987 | 85.8517 |
| December | 87.4369 | 86.2056 | 86.7996 |