YEARLY HIGH
0.0123 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0114 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0118 CAD

2012 KES to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0118 to the December average rate of 0.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0123 was down 0.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0124, 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 62 CAD
2011 Average 56 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 57 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.37 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0122
0.0115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CAD 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 0.0120, compared to 0.0117 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) 0.0120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0114).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0121) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+10.32%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0121
2011 Avg (June) 0.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0120 0.0116 0.0118
February 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
March 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
April 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
May 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120
June 0.0123 0.0120 0.0121
July 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
August 0.0119 0.0117 0.0118
September 0.0117 0.0115 0.0116
October 0.0117 0.0115 0.0116
November 0.0117 0.0115 0.0116
December 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115