2012 GIP to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GIP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GIP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 138.6791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 128.7820.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8971 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.5551 to the December average rate of 138.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 138.6791 was down 16.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 166.1599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GIP 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 132.4735, compared to 135.4881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0146 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 4.0614 KES (High: 132.8434 / Low: 128.7820). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9301 KES (High: 136.9092 / Low: 135.9790).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.5056 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 138.0388) against the same month in 2011 (average: 134.9668), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0720 (+2.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 135.0332 | 131.6446 | 133.5551 |
| February | 132.6437 | 129.3593 | 131.3346 |
| March | 132.8434 | 128.7820 | 131.1554 |
| April | 135.0144 | 131.5182 | 133.0304 |
| May | 134.9706 | 133.1726 | 134.1357 |
| June | 133.0887 | 130.1123 | 131.6301 |
| July | 133.6638 | 130.9274 | 132.6789 |
| August | 134.2192 | 132.7008 | 133.2323 |
| September | 137.4392 | 134.1036 | 135.8013 |
| October | 136.9092 | 135.9790 | 136.4493 |
| November | 137.6145 | 136.1120 | 136.7283 |
| December | 138.6791 | 137.0762 | 138.0388 |