2012 GBP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

139.9619 KES

YEARLY LOW

128.7345 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

133.9064 KES

2012 GBP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 139.9619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 128.7345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2274 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.5452 to the December average rate of 138.6982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 139.9619 was down 15.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 165.9072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 699,810 KES

2011 Average 711,480 KES

Yearly Trough Low 643,673 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,137.09 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

139.4529

130.3967

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 132.4802, compared to 135.3326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.4802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.3326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 4.8207 KES (High: 138.4490 / Low: 133.6283). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3715 KES (High: 137.4436 / Low: 136.0721).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.8207

October Spread (Stable) ±1.3715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.4121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 138.6982) against the same month in 2011 (average: 134.8689), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8294 (+2.84%).

2012 Avg (December) 138.6982

2011 Avg (December) 134.8689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	135.0790	131.6483	133.5452
February	132.4308	129.3802	131.2919
March	132.6671	128.7345	131.1514
April	134.9872	131.4909	133.0542
May	134.8832	133.0718	134.1254
June	133.0711	130.1106	131.7133
July	132.6987	129.5510	131.3229
August	133.7085	131.0734	132.1327
September	138.4490	133.6283	136.3375
October	137.4436	136.0721	136.8717
November	137.8118	135.6783	136.6325
December	139.9619	137.2468	138.6982