YEARLY HIGH
2.8774 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.4867 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6642 HUF

2012 KES to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.8774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 2.4867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3907 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7654 to the December average rate of 2.5382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8774 was up 0.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.8625, 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 14,387 HUF
2011 Average 11,364 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 12,434 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,953.48 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7907
2.5153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HUF 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 2.7103, compared to 2.6182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2584 HUF (High: 2.8774 / Low: 2.6190). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0820 HUF (High: 2.5872 / Low: 2.5051).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2584
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1175 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.7654) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2221 (+8.73%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.7654
2011 Avg (January) 2.5433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8774 2.6190 2.7654
February 2.7138 2.6036 2.6479
March 2.7326 2.6157 2.6675
April 2.7538 2.6090 2.6929
May 2.8238 2.5900 2.7201
June 2.8744 2.7000 2.7677
July 2.8359 2.6984 2.7657
August 2.7132 2.6263 2.6737
September 2.6872 2.5409 2.6080
October 2.6114 2.4867 2.5505
November 2.6214 2.5060 2.5732
December 2.5872 2.5051 2.5382