2012 KES to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0121 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0110 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0114 AUD

2012 KES to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0112 to the December average rate of 0.0111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0121 was down 3.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0125, 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 60 AUD

2011 Average 55 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 55 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.38 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0120

0.0110

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KES to AUD 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 0.0115, compared to 0.0113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0115

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 AUD (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0110). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AUD (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0115).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0119) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+8.43%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0119

2011 Avg (May) 0.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0115	0.0110	0.0112
February	0.0114	0.0111	0.0112
March	0.0117	0.0112	0.0114
April	0.0117	0.0115	0.0116
May	0.0121	0.0116	0.0119
June	0.0120	0.0116	0.0118
July	0.0118	0.0113	0.0115
August	0.0115	0.0112	0.0114
September	0.0116	0.0112	0.0114
October	0.0116	0.0113	0.0114
November	0.0113	0.0111	0.0112
December	0.0112	0.0110	0.0111