2012 KES to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0206 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0187 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0198 GEL

2012 KES to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0194 to the December average rate of 0.0193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0206 was down 8.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0224, 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 103 GEL

2011 Average 96 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 94 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.30 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0207

0.0192

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KES to GEL 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 0.0196, compared to 0.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0010 GEL (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0194). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0205).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0205) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+15.56%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0205

2011 Avg (August) 0.0178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0199	0.0191	0.0194
February	0.0202	0.0197	0.0200
March	0.0201	0.0197	0.0199
April	0.0199	0.0195	0.0197
May	0.0196	0.0187	0.0193
June	0.0196	0.0189	0.0193
July	0.0206	0.0198	0.0204
August	0.0206	0.0205	0.0205
September	0.0205	0.0202	0.0204
October	0.0204	0.0194	0.0197
November	0.0195	0.0193	0.0194
December	0.0194	0.0192	0.0193