YEARLY HIGH
0.0239 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0221 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0231 BZD

2012 KES to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0230 to the December average rate of 0.0231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0239 was down 3.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0246, 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 119 BZD
2011 Average 113 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 110 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.03 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0238
0.0225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BZD 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 0.0234, compared to 0.0229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0014 BZD (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0221). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BZD (High: 0.0237 / Low: 0.0235).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0237) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0244), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-2.81%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0237
2011 Avg (February) 0.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0235 0.0228 0.0230
February 0.0239 0.0235 0.0237
March 0.0238 0.0235 0.0236
April 0.0237 0.0235 0.0236
May 0.0236 0.0226 0.0232
June 0.0234 0.0227 0.0231
July 0.0233 0.0224 0.0228
August 0.0233 0.0224 0.0226
September 0.0233 0.0221 0.0227
October 0.0235 0.0221 0.0231
November 0.0234 0.0230 0.0233
December 0.0233 0.0228 0.0231