2012 KES to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0772 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.0721 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0747 CNY

2012 KES to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0734 to the December average rate of 0.0726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0772 was down 5.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0818, 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 386 CNY

2011 Average 366 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 361 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.22 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0765

0.0722

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CNY 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 0.0752, compared to 0.0742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0752

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0031 CNY (High: 0.0752 / Low: 0.0721). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CNY (High: 0.0728 / Low: 0.0725).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0762) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0779), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-2.25%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0762

2011 Avg (March) 0.0779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0752	0.0721	0.0734
February	0.0763	0.0753	0.0759
March	0.0772	0.0757	0.0762
April	0.0760	0.0756	0.0758
May	0.0758	0.0732	0.0750
June	0.0765	0.0738	0.0751
July	0.0760	0.0754	0.0757
August	0.0759	0.0753	0.0756
September	0.0754	0.0735	0.0747
October	0.0745	0.0732	0.0737
November	0.0733	0.0725	0.0729
December	0.0728	0.0725	0.0726