2012 KES to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0078 GIP

YEARLY LOW

0.0072 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0075 GIP

2012 KES to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0075 to the December average rate of 0.0072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0078 was down 2.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0080, 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 39 GIP

2011 Average 35 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 36 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.77 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0077

0.0072

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GIP 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 0.0075, compared to 0.0074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0075

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 GIP (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GIP (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0073).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0076) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+3.76%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0076

2011 Avg (March) 0.0073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0076	0.0074	0.0075
February	0.0077	0.0075	0.0076
March	0.0078	0.0075	0.0076
April	0.0076	0.0074	0.0075
May	0.0075	0.0074	0.0075
June	0.0077	0.0075	0.0076
July	0.0076	0.0075	0.0075
August	0.0075	0.0075	0.0075
September	0.0075	0.0073	0.0074
October	0.0074	0.0073	0.0073
November	0.0073	0.0073	0.0073
December	0.0073	0.0072	0.0072