2012 KES to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.8030 COP

YEARLY LOW

20.5305 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.2725 COP

2012 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 22.8030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 20.5305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2725 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4673 to the December average rate of 20.8506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.8030 was down 5.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 24.2242, 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 114,015 COP

2011 Average 104,586 COP

Yearly Trough Low 102,652 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,362.46 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.5331

20.7886

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to COP 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 21.3293, compared to 21.2157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.3293

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.2157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.7552 COP (High: 22.8030 / Low: 21.0478). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2779 COP (High: 21.4376 / Low: 21.1598).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7552

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2779

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 21.4673) against the same month in 2011 (average: 23.1151), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6478 (-7.13%).

2012 Avg (January) 21.4673

2011 Avg (January) 23.1151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.8030	21.0478	21.4673
February	21.6413	21.2686	21.4605
March	21.4988	21.1676	21.2961
April	21.5488	21.1822	21.3177
May	21.6492	21.0200	21.2985
June	21.4880	20.7339	21.1360
July	21.3738	21.0604	21.1950
August	21.7249	21.1413	21.4710
September	21.6801	21.0425	21.3097
October	21.4773	21.0882	21.2011
November	21.4376	21.1598	21.2669
December	21.1974	20.5305	20.8506