2012 JPY to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1401 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.9804 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0590 KES

2012 JPY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.1401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.9804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1596 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1189 to the December average rate of 1.0263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1401 was down 17.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 570,027 KES

2011 Average 558,262 KES

Yearly Trough Low 490,211 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,815.31 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1303

0.9932

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.0550, compared to 1.0630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0761 KES (High: 1.1000 / Low: 1.0239). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 KES (High: 1.0781 / Low: 1.0557).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0761

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0610 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.1189) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1382 (+14.10%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.1189

2011 Avg (January) 0.9806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1401	1.0980	1.1189
February	1.1000	1.0239	1.0579
March	1.0228	0.9804	1.0046
April	1.0401	1.0006	1.0221
May	1.0976	1.0350	1.0572
June	1.1038	1.0376	1.0693
July	1.0791	1.0517	1.0656
August	1.0781	1.0557	1.0683
September	1.0992	1.0706	1.0827
October	1.0922	1.0625	1.0778
November	1.0761	1.0393	1.0572
December	1.0482	0.9951	1.0263