2012 CHF to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 CHF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the CHF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 94.3360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 84.8191.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5169 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.7709 to the December average rate of 93.3284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 94.3360 was down 27.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 129.8873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
CHF 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 90.4822, compared to 89.7999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6822 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 3.6663 KES (High: 91.9507 / Low: 88.2844). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6289 KES (High: 91.8808 / Low: 90.2518).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.2979 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 93.3284) against the same month in 2011 (average: 92.7835), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5450 (+0.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93.1140 | 90.4048 | 91.7709 |
| February | 92.4230 | 89.8151 | 91.0513 |
| March | 91.9507 | 88.2844 | 90.7621 |
| April | 91.8808 | 90.2518 | 91.0286 |
| May | 91.5095 | 88.8087 | 89.8130 |
| June | 89.5376 | 87.1560 | 88.4671 |
| July | 88.4667 | 84.8191 | 86.1692 |
| August | 88.3464 | 85.7807 | 86.7790 |
| September | 91.4212 | 88.1967 | 90.0737 |
| October | 92.2555 | 90.4922 | 91.3249 |
| November | 92.6141 | 90.0155 | 91.1243 |
| December | 94.3360 | 92.0988 | 93.3284 |