2012 KES to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0234 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0189 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0219 GHS

2012 KES to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.0234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0196 to the December average rate of 0.0221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0234 was up 18.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0196, 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 117 GHS

2011 Average 87 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 94 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.35 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0235

0.0193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GHS 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 0.0213, compared to 0.0225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0213

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 GHS (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0189). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0219).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0231) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+40.93%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0231

2011 Avg (August) 0.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0204	0.0189	0.0196
February	0.0209	0.0201	0.0204
March	0.0215	0.0203	0.0210
April	0.0223	0.0214	0.0217
May	0.0227	0.0217	0.0224
June	0.0231	0.0219	0.0226
July	0.0233	0.0230	0.0232
August	0.0234	0.0229	0.0231
September	0.0230	0.0221	0.0225
October	0.0224	0.0220	0.0222
November	0.0222	0.0219	0.0221
December	0.0222	0.0219	0.0221