YEARLY HIGH
94.3360 KES
YEARLY LOW
84.8191 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.1410 KES

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 471,680 KES
2011 Average 503,193 KES
Yearly Trough Low 424,095 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,584.71 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

94.0444
85.4533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.4822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.7999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6663
April Spread (Stable) ±1.6289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 93.3284
2011 Avg (December) 92.7835

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