YEARLY HIGH
114.0187 IDR
YEARLY LOW
103.6419 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.9452 IDR

2012 KES to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 114.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 103.6419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3769 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.2411 to the December average rate of 112.0784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 114.0187 was up 1.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 112.2725, 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 570,094 IDR
2011 Average 496,778 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 518,209 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,884.41 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

113.6708
104.4748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to IDR 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 109.3688, compared to 112.5215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.3688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.5215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 4.2292 IDR (High: 113.7108 / Low: 109.4816). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6258 IDR (High: 113.0783 / Low: 112.4526).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.2292
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3791 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 112.8814) against the same month in 2011 (average: 91.3245), the exchange rate shifted by +21.5569 (+23.60%).

2012 Avg (September) 112.8814
2011 Avg (September) 91.3245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.7192 103.6419 105.2411
February 110.5769 106.8740 108.5306
March 111.7420 109.2521 110.3864
April 110.6222 109.8409 110.2696
May 111.2116 109.3071 110.4352
June 113.7108 109.4816 111.3501
July 112.7287 111.3736 112.1348
August 113.4446 112.1213 112.9045
September 114.0187 111.6480 112.8814
October 113.0783 112.4526 112.7545
November 112.7947 111.7890 112.3754
December 112.5937 111.7613 112.0784