2012 EUR to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 EUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the EUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 113.9059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 101.8129.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0931 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.0926 to the December average rate of 112.7778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 113.9059 was down 21.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 145.0815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
EUR to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 108.9999, compared to 108.2860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7139 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 5.2180 KES (High: 111.1151 / Low: 105.8972). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0446 KES (High: 111.6336 / Low: 109.5890).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.7492 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 112.7778) against the same month in 2011 (average: 113.8549), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0770 (-0.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 112.4285 | 109.7702 | 111.0926 |
| February | 111.3193 | 108.3720 | 109.9098 |
| March | 110.8835 | 106.9172 | 109.4709 |
| April | 110.7015 | 108.4871 | 109.4316 |
| May | 109.9671 | 106.5970 | 107.8497 |
| June | 107.6249 | 104.6359 | 106.2448 |
| July | 106.3366 | 101.8129 | 103.4957 |
| August | 106.0163 | 102.6982 | 104.2306 |
| September | 111.1151 | 105.8972 | 108.9280 |
| October | 111.6336 | 109.5890 | 110.4597 |
| November | 111.5375 | 108.5445 | 109.8242 |
| December | 113.9059 | 111.2167 | 112.7778 |