2012 GNF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0126 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0116 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0120 KES

2012 GNF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0126 was down 21.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63 KES

2011 Average 64 KES

Yearly Trough Low 58 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.69 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0124

0.0117

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0120, compared to 0.0120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0120

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 KES (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0117). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0116).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0124) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+10.33%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0124

2011 Avg (January) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0126	0.0121	0.0124
February	0.0121	0.0119	0.0120
March	0.0121	0.0117	0.0118
April	0.0120	0.0117	0.0119
May	0.0124	0.0118	0.0121
June	0.0123	0.0117	0.0120
July	0.0119	0.0117	0.0118
August	0.0118	0.0116	0.0118
September	0.0122	0.0117	0.0119
October	0.0122	0.0119	0.0120
November	0.0122	0.0120	0.0121
December	0.0125	0.0120	0.0122