YEARLY HIGH
0.9791 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.8679 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9199 DZD

2012 KES to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.9791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.8679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1112 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8823 to the December average rate of 0.9139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9791 was up 5.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9241, 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 4,896 DZD
2011 Average 4,133 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,340 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 555.82 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9779
0.8736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to DZD 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 0.8973, compared to 0.9425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0446 DZD (High: 0.9412 / Low: 0.8966). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 DZD (High: 0.9392 / Low: 0.9289).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0446
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.9692) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1877 (+24.01%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.9692
2011 Avg (August) 0.7815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8995 0.8679 0.8823
February 0.9065 0.8919 0.8998
March 0.9110 0.8925 0.8982
April 0.9040 0.8847 0.8945
May 0.8973 0.8768 0.8904
June 0.9412 0.8966 0.9188
July 0.9745 0.9377 0.9643
August 0.9791 0.9499 0.9692
September 0.9546 0.9310 0.9417
October 0.9392 0.9289 0.9338
November 0.9397 0.9180 0.9319
December 0.9234 0.9102 0.9139