2012 ISK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7069 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.6443 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6756 KES

2012 ISK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.7069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.6443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0626 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6964 to the December average rate of 0.6785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7069 was down 22.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,534 KES

2011 Average 3,826 KES

Yearly Trough Low 3,221 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.91 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7042

0.6516

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.6685, compared to 0.6827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0461 KES (High: 0.6971 / Low: 0.6510). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 KES (High: 0.6705 / Low: 0.6591).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.6998) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8110), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1112 (-13.71%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.6998

2011 Avg (August) 0.8110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7054	0.6826	0.6964
February	0.6829	0.6586	0.6736
March	0.6621	0.6443	0.6566
April	0.6620	0.6474	0.6560
May	0.6705	0.6591	0.6638
June	0.6752	0.6534	0.6648
July	0.6971	0.6510	0.6689
August	0.7069	0.6883	0.6998
September	0.6986	0.6825	0.6898
October	0.6959	0.6675	0.6864
November	0.6829	0.6621	0.6730
December	0.6874	0.6672	0.6785