2012 KES to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0735 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.0690 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0719 EGP

2012 KES to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0701 to the December average rate of 0.0717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0735 was up 0.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0734, 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 368 EGP

2011 Average 336 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 345 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.87 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0731

0.0699

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to EGP 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 0.0719, compared to 0.0718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0719

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 EGP (High: 0.0727 / Low: 0.0697). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0728 / Low: 0.0726).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0728) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+3.58%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0728

2011 Avg (March) 0.0703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0719	0.0690	0.0701
February	0.0731	0.0720	0.0727
March	0.0735	0.0725	0.0728
April	0.0728	0.0726	0.0726
May	0.0727	0.0697	0.0717
June	0.0725	0.0701	0.0713
July	0.0723	0.0719	0.0720
August	0.0725	0.0719	0.0723
September	0.0725	0.0713	0.0720
October	0.0718	0.0714	0.0716
November	0.0716	0.0709	0.0713
December	0.0735	0.0711	0.0717