YEARLY HIGH
0.4021 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.3475 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3758 KES

2012 HUF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HUF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 0.4021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0546 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3620 to the December average rate of 0.3940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4021 was down 19.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 402,132 KES
2011 Average 443,472 KES
Yearly Trough Low 347,531 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,600.88 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3973
0.3582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.3692, compared to 0.3824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0343 KES (High: 0.3818 / Low: 0.3475). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 KES (High: 0.3808 / Low: 0.3686).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0343
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.3921) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4670), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0748 (-16.03%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.3921
2011 Avg (October) 0.4670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3818 0.3475 0.3620
February 0.3841 0.3685 0.3777
March 0.3823 0.3660 0.3749
April 0.3833 0.3631 0.3715
May 0.3861 0.3541 0.3679
June 0.3704 0.3479 0.3614
July 0.3706 0.3526 0.3617
August 0.3808 0.3686 0.3740
September 0.3936 0.3721 0.3836
October 0.4021 0.3829 0.3921
November 0.3990 0.3815 0.3887
December 0.3992 0.3865 0.3940