2012 JMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0149 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.9286 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9564 KES

2012 JMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.9286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0862 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9993 to the December average rate of 0.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0149 was down 17.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,074 KES

2011 Average 5,167 KES

Yearly Trough Low 4,643 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 431.13 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0058

0.9286

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.9684, compared to 0.9445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9684

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0427 KES (High: 1.0149 / Low: 0.9722). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 KES (High: 0.9451 / Low: 0.9413).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0427

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0371 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9993) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0672 (+7.21%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9993

2011 Avg (January) 0.9321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0149	0.9722	0.9993
February	0.9724	0.9551	0.9623
March	0.9648	0.9415	0.9568
April	0.9622	0.9567	0.9591
May	0.9926	0.9569	0.9678
June	0.9843	0.9497	0.9652
July	0.9593	0.9469	0.9509
August	0.9496	0.9397	0.9434
September	0.9575	0.9420	0.9480
October	0.9530	0.9405	0.9465
November	0.9451	0.9413	0.9431
December	0.9420	0.9286	0.9350