2012 KES to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 KES to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the KES to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 6.2036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 5.7706.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4330 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8955 to the December average rate of 5.8291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.2036 was down 1.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.2975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
KES to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.0192, compared to 5.8872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1320 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3477 CRC (High: 6.1183 / Low: 5.7706). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 CRC (High: 5.8811 / Low: 5.8538).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0894 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 6.1308) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.9031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2277 (+3.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0375 | 5.7797 | 5.8955 |
| February | 6.1941 | 6.0723 | 6.1375 |
| March | 6.2036 | 6.0632 | 6.1308 |
| April | 6.1030 | 6.0198 | 6.0701 |
| May | 6.1183 | 5.7706 | 5.9807 |
| June | 5.9704 | 5.8138 | 5.9008 |
| July | 6.0235 | 5.9128 | 5.9462 |
| August | 5.9682 | 5.9118 | 5.9427 |
| September | 5.9610 | 5.8405 | 5.9004 |
| October | 5.8811 | 5.8538 | 5.8682 |
| November | 5.8661 | 5.8035 | 5.8367 |
| December | 5.9363 | 5.7955 | 5.8291 |