YEARLY HIGH
0.0448 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0419 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0435 AED

2012 KES to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0427 to the December average rate of 0.0427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0448 was down 1.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 224 AED
2011 Average 208 AED
Yearly Trough Low 210 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.10 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0445
0.0425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AED 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 0.0437, compared to 0.0432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 AED (High: 0.0442 / Low: 0.0423). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 0.0442 / Low: 0.0441).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0443) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.70%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0443
2011 Avg (March) 0.0436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0438 0.0419 0.0427
February 0.0445 0.0439 0.0442
March 0.0448 0.0441 0.0443
April 0.0442 0.0441 0.0442
May 0.0442 0.0423 0.0436
June 0.0442 0.0426 0.0433
July 0.0438 0.0435 0.0436
August 0.0438 0.0435 0.0437
September 0.0437 0.0430 0.0434
October 0.0433 0.0431 0.0431
November 0.0431 0.0427 0.0429
December 0.0429 0.0427 0.0427