2012 HKD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2736 KES

YEARLY LOW

10.5708 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.8911 KES

2012 HKD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 11.2736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 10.5708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7028 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0912 to the December average rate of 11.0925, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.2736 was down 17.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.6566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 281,841 KES

2011 Average 285,021 KES

Yearly Trough Low 264,270 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,570.98 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.1340

10.6353

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 10.8272, compared to 10.9551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8272

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4738 KES (High: 11.1731 / Low: 10.6992). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0426 KES (High: 10.7332 / Low: 10.6906).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4738

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0426

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 0.3811 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 11.0912) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.4066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6846 (+6.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 11.0912

2011 Avg (January) 10.4066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2736	10.8130	11.0912
February	10.7990	10.6447	10.7100
March	10.7227	10.5708	10.6769
April	10.7332	10.6906	10.7085
May	11.1731	10.6992	10.8527
June	11.1090	10.7187	10.9238
July	10.8802	10.8160	10.8547
August	10.8787	10.8058	10.8397
September	11.0244	10.8344	10.9152
October	11.0041	10.9440	10.9833
November	11.0907	11.0048	11.0450
December	11.1107	11.0533	11.0925