2012 CNY to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.8619 KES

YEARLY LOW

12.9561 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.3887 KES

2012 CNY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 13.8619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 12.9561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9058 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6335 to the December average rate of 13.7734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.8619 was down 16.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.6676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 346,548 KES

2011 Average 343,606 KES

Yearly Trough Low 323,901 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,646.04 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.8377

13.0670

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 13.2975, compared to 13.4799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1825 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2975

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5672 KES (High: 13.8619 / Low: 13.2947). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0665 KES (High: 13.8010 / Low: 13.7345).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5672

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4506 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 13.6335) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.2697), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3637 (+11.11%).

2012 Avg (January) 13.6335

2011 Avg (January) 12.2697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.8619	13.2947	13.6335
February	13.2839	13.1098	13.1829
March	13.2089	12.9561	13.1313
April	13.2345	13.1584	13.1877
May	13.6586	13.1873	13.3294
June	13.5443	13.0682	13.3200
July	13.2633	13.1642	13.2117
August	13.2732	13.1746	13.2197
September	13.6013	13.2605	13.3893
October	13.6601	13.4147	13.5692
November	13.7928	13.6499	13.7162
December	13.8010	13.7345	13.7734