2012 KES to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0244 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0228 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0237 BBD

2012 KES to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0232 to the December average rate of 0.0233, 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 0.0244 was down 1.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0248, 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 122 BBD

2011 Average 113 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 114 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.68 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0242

0.0231

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KES to BBD 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 0.0238, compared to 0.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0238

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 BBD (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0231). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0240).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

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: 0.0241) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.70%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0241

2011 Avg (March) 0.0237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0238	0.0228	0.0232
February	0.0242	0.0239	0.0241
March	0.0244	0.0240	0.0241
April	0.0241	0.0240	0.0241
May	0.0241	0.0231	0.0237
June	0.0240	0.0232	0.0236
July	0.0238	0.0237	0.0238
August	0.0239	0.0237	0.0238
September	0.0238	0.0234	0.0236
October	0.0236	0.0234	0.0235
November	0.0234	0.0233	0.0234
December	0.0233	0.0232	0.0233