2012 EGP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.4982 KES

YEARLY LOW

13.5965 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.9185 KES

2012 EGP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 14.4982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 13.5965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9017 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2600 to the December average rate of 13.9566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.4982 was down 18.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.8119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,491 KES

2011 Average 74,629 KES

Yearly Trough Low 67,983 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,508.26 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.3128

13.6781

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 13.9147, compared to 13.9222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9147

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5950 KES (High: 14.3478 / Low: 13.7528). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 KES (High: 13.7795 / Low: 13.7451).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5950

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4970 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 14.2600) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.9275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3325 (+2.39%).

2012 Avg (January) 14.2600

2011 Avg (January) 13.9275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.4982	13.9035	14.2600
February	13.8832	13.6779	13.7630
March	13.7913	13.5965	13.7310
April	13.7795	13.7451	13.7662
May	14.3478	13.7528	13.9484
June	14.2742	13.7841	14.0199
July	13.9178	13.8343	13.8815
August	13.9064	13.7941	13.8273
September	14.0300	13.7932	13.8852
October	13.9988	13.9265	13.9568
November	14.1017	13.9572	14.0258
December	14.0555	13.6102	13.9566