2012 GHS to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.9531 KES

YEARLY LOW

42.8171 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.7608 KES

2012 GHS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 52.9531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 42.8171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1361 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.9445 to the December average rate of 45.3351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 52.9531 was down 18.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 65.3257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 264,766 KES

2011 Average 287,207 KES

Yearly Trough Low 214,085 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,680.27 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

51.7262

42.3458

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 47.1090, compared to 44.4127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.1090

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.4127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.8471 KES (High: 52.9531 / Low: 49.1060). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5886 KES (High: 45.5653 / Low: 44.9767).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.8471

November Spread (Stable) ±0.5886

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.8719 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 50.9445) against the same month in 2011 (average: 53.8660), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9215 (-5.42%).

2012 Avg (January) 50.9445

2011 Avg (January) 53.8660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.9531	49.1060	50.9445
February	49.7443	47.7984	49.0726
March	49.2190	46.5723	47.6664
April	46.8090	44.7910	46.0104
May	46.0820	44.0364	44.7459
June	45.7604	43.3056	44.2140
July	43.4406	42.8410	43.1275
August	43.6242	42.8171	43.2164
September	45.1795	43.5584	44.3577
October	45.4492	44.6256	45.0999
November	45.5653	44.9767	45.3394
December	45.6577	44.9519	45.3351