2012 INR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7256 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.4675 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5853 KES

2012 INR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.7256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.4675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2580 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6832 to the December average rate of 1.5730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7256 was down 19.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 431,398 KES

2011 Average 476,492 KES

Yearly Trough Low 366,886 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,511.92 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7056

1.4969

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.6153, compared to 1.5552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6153

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1317 KES (High: 1.7256 / Low: 1.5939). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 KES (High: 1.5258 / Low: 1.5071).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1317

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0573 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6832) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7831), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0998 (-5.60%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6832

2011 Avg (January) 1.7831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7256	1.5939	1.6832
February	1.7173	1.6711	1.6882
March	1.6811	1.6196	1.6467
April	1.6429	1.5780	1.6079
May	1.5808	1.5191	1.5506
June	1.5514	1.4675	1.5153
July	1.5462	1.5003	1.5202
August	1.5258	1.5071	1.5143
September	1.6166	1.5102	1.5564
October	1.6404	1.5765	1.6049
November	1.5902	1.5421	1.5623
December	1.5869	1.5594	1.5730