2012 KES to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0218 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.0204 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0212 AWG

2012 KES to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0208 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0218 was down 1.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0222, 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 109 AWG

2011 Average 101 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 102 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.87 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0217

0.0207

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AWG 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 0.0213, compared to 0.0211 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) 0.0213

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 AWG (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0206). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AWG (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0215).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0216) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.68%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0216

2011 Avg (March) 0.0212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0213	0.0204	0.0208
February	0.0217	0.0214	0.0216
March	0.0218	0.0215	0.0216
April	0.0216	0.0215	0.0215
May	0.0216	0.0206	0.0212
June	0.0215	0.0208	0.0211
July	0.0214	0.0212	0.0213
August	0.0214	0.0212	0.0213
September	0.0213	0.0210	0.0212
October	0.0211	0.0210	0.0210
November	0.0210	0.0208	0.0209
December	0.0209	0.0208	0.0208