2012 KES to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0946 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.0887 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0918 HKD

2012 KES to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0902 to the December average rate of 0.0902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0946 was down 1.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0964, 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 473 HKD

2011 Average 441 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 444 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.49 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0940

0.0898

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HKD 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 0.0924, compared to 0.0913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0924

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0040 HKD (High: 0.0935 / Low: 0.0895). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 HKD (High: 0.0935 / Low: 0.0932).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0937) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+1.30%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0937

2011 Avg (March) 0.0925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0925	0.0887	0.0902
February	0.0939	0.0926	0.0934
March	0.0946	0.0933	0.0937
April	0.0935	0.0932	0.0934
May	0.0935	0.0895	0.0922
June	0.0933	0.0900	0.0916
July	0.0925	0.0919	0.0921
August	0.0925	0.0919	0.0923
September	0.0923	0.0907	0.0916
October	0.0914	0.0909	0.0910
November	0.0909	0.0902	0.0905
December	0.0905	0.0900	0.0902