2012 CRC to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1733 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1612 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1680 KES

2012 CRC to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CRC to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.1733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.1612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1696 to the December average rate of 0.1716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1733 was down 15.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 866 KES

2011 Average 884 KES

Yearly Trough Low 806 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.48 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1724

0.1621

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1662, compared to 0.1699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0098 KES (High: 0.1733 / Low: 0.1634). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KES (High: 0.1708 / Low: 0.1700).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1672) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1718), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-2.67%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1672

2011 Avg (May) 0.1718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1730	0.1656	0.1696
February	0.1647	0.1614	0.1629
March	0.1649	0.1612	0.1631
April	0.1661	0.1639	0.1647
May	0.1733	0.1634	0.1672
June	0.1720	0.1675	0.1695
July	0.1691	0.1660	0.1682
August	0.1692	0.1676	0.1683
September	0.1712	0.1678	0.1695
October	0.1708	0.1700	0.1704
November	0.1723	0.1705	0.1713
December	0.1725	0.1685	0.1716