2012 KES to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 KES to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the KES to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 17.9596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 14.8306.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1290 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0827 to the December average rate of 17.7315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.9596 was up 14.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.6364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
KES to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.8884, compared to 17.3239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4354 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.1966 BIF (High: 16.6268 / Low: 15.4302). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2858 BIF (High: 17.3035 / Low: 17.0177).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 17.7315) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.9253), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8062 (+18.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5401 | 14.8306 | 15.0827 |
| February | 15.7817 | 15.3807 | 15.6593 |
| March | 15.8308 | 15.4984 | 15.6632 |
| April | 16.6268 | 15.4302 | 15.8268 |
| May | 16.7959 | 16.2630 | 16.5185 |
| June | 16.8392 | 16.2361 | 16.5802 |
| July | 17.2326 | 16.6858 | 16.9581 |
| August | 17.3035 | 17.0177 | 17.1648 |
| September | 17.4515 | 16.9472 | 17.1977 |
| October | 17.5087 | 17.2224 | 17.4224 |
| November | 17.7328 | 17.1560 | 17.4687 |
| December | 17.9596 | 17.3350 | 17.7315 |