2012 KES to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.9962 AMD

YEARLY LOW

4.4244 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7483 AMD

2012 KES to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 4.9962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 4.4244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5718 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4961 to the December average rate of 4.7188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.9962 was up 8.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.5963, 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 24,981 AMD

2011 Average 21,067 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 22,122 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,859.02 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.9258

4.4570

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AMD 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 4.6983, compared to 4.7984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6983

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.2838 AMD (High: 4.9962 / Low: 4.7124). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0340 AMD (High: 4.7255 / Low: 4.6915).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2838

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0594 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 4.8840) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.2158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6682 (+15.85%).

2012 Avg (June) 4.8840

2011 Avg (June) 4.2158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.6142	4.4244	4.4961
February	4.7153	4.6243	4.6806
March	4.7491	4.6709	4.6942
April	4.7255	4.6915	4.7141
May	4.7770	4.6811	4.7208
June	4.9962	4.7124	4.8840
July	4.9635	4.7534	4.8252
August	4.9272	4.8430	4.8867
September	4.9029	4.7435	4.8273
October	4.8115	4.7565	4.7764
November	4.7907	4.7161	4.7561
December	4.7388	4.6897	4.7188