2012 KES to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4826 GYD

YEARLY LOW

2.3241 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4021 GYD

2012 KES to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 2.4826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 2.3241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1585 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3578 to the December average rate of 2.3554, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4826 was down 2.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5482, 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 12,413 GYD

2011 Average 11,551 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 11,621 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 792.65 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4602

2.3459

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GYD 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 2.4149, compared to 2.3892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1217 GYD (High: 2.4669 / Low: 2.3452). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 GYD (High: 2.3596 / Low: 2.3518).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1217

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.4507) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+0.55%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.4507

2011 Avg (March) 2.4372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4264	2.3241	2.3578
February	2.4708	2.4196	2.4428
March	2.4826	2.4227	2.4507
April	2.4538	2.4294	2.4371
May	2.4669	2.3452	2.4072
June	2.4486	2.3369	2.3940
July	2.4348	2.4003	2.4157
August	2.4213	2.4057	2.4139
September	2.4165	2.3887	2.4035
October	2.4038	2.3695	2.3816
November	2.3739	2.3556	2.3653
December	2.3596	2.3518	2.3554