2012 KES to BYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

101.2725 BYR

YEARLY LOW

95.9750 BYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

98.8580 BYR

2012 KES to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 101.2725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 95.9750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2975 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.5026 to the December average rate of 99.8854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 101.2725 was down 0.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 101.4049, 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 506,363 BYR

2011 Average 243,887 BYR

Yearly Trough Low 479,875 BYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,487.31 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

100.8303

96.6259

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BYR 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 97.8523, compared to 99.8637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.8523

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.8637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.7893 BYR (High: 101.0079 / Low: 97.2186). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8228 BYR (High: 100.3184 / Low: 99.4956).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.7893

December Spread (Stable) ±0.8228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 100.4799) against the same month in 2011 (average: 43.9175), the exchange rate shifted by +56.5624 (+128.79%).

2012 Avg (October) 100.4799

2011 Avg (October) 43.9175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	99.6283	96.1805	97.5026
February	101.0079	97.2186	99.6012
March	99.5393	96.5614	97.8795
April	97.8271	96.2219	96.9763
May	97.8852	95.9750	96.9883
June	99.4000	96.9768	98.1660
July	100.5555	98.5655	99.4284
August	100.0911	98.7637	99.3564
September	100.3526	99.1965	99.9448
October	101.2725	99.8931	100.4799
November	100.5526	99.5575	100.0872
December	100.3184	99.4956	99.8854