YEARLY HIGH
49.1287 KES
YEARLY LOW
45.6136 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.2698 KES

2012 FJD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FJD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 49.1287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 45.6136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5151 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9849 to the December average rate of 48.6696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.1287 was down 14.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 57.4836, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 245,643 KES
2011 Average 246,782 KES
Yearly Trough Low 228,068 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,575.69 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

48.9309
45.7950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 46.8273, compared to 47.7123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8850 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.8273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.7123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.0414 KES (High: 48.5967 / Low: 46.5553). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5373 KES (High: 47.5173 / Low: 46.9800).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0414
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6480 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 48.6696) against the same month in 2011 (average: 47.2242), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4454 (+3.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 48.6696
2011 Avg (December) 47.2242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.5967 46.5553 47.9849
February 47.7684 46.8816 47.3368
March 47.5461 46.2463 46.8388
April 46.9677 46.3679 46.6660
May 46.8478 45.6136 46.0563
June 46.2938 45.6908 46.0810
July 47.3224 45.9028 46.7094
August 47.5173 46.9800 47.2420
September 48.1704 46.7215 47.6160
October 48.2579 47.5989 47.8442
November 48.5503 47.9472 48.1924
December 49.1287 48.1343 48.6696