2012 COP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0487 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0439 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0470 KES

2012 COP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0466 to the December average rate of 0.0480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0487 was down 11.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 243,540 KES

2011 Average 240,359 KES

Yearly Trough Low 219,270 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,270.65 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0481

0.0464

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COP 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 0.0469, compared to 0.0471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0469

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0037 KES (High: 0.0475 / Low: 0.0439). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KES (High: 0.0473 / Low: 0.0466).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0480) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+7.33%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0480

2011 Avg (December) 0.0447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0475	0.0439	0.0466
February	0.0470	0.0462	0.0466
March	0.0472	0.0465	0.0470
April	0.0472	0.0464	0.0469
May	0.0476	0.0462	0.0470
June	0.0482	0.0465	0.0473
July	0.0475	0.0468	0.0472
August	0.0473	0.0460	0.0466
September	0.0475	0.0461	0.0469
October	0.0474	0.0466	0.0472
November	0.0473	0.0466	0.0470
December	0.0487	0.0472	0.0480