YEARLY HIGH
0.6814 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.5795 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6318 INR

2012 KES to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 0.6814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.5795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1019 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5944 to the December average rate of 0.6357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6814 was up 7.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6330, 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 3,407 INR
2011 Average 2,636 INR
Yearly Trough Low 2,898 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.50 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6672
0.5856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to INR 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 0.6202, compared to 0.6434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0479 INR (High: 0.6274 / Low: 0.5795). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 INR (High: 0.6635 / Low: 0.6554).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.6602) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1560 (+30.95%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.6602
2011 Avg (June) 0.5041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6274 0.5795 0.5944
February 0.5984 0.5823 0.5924
March 0.6174 0.5948 0.6074
April 0.6337 0.6087 0.6220
May 0.6583 0.6326 0.6450
June 0.6814 0.6446 0.6602
July 0.6665 0.6467 0.6579
August 0.6635 0.6554 0.6604
September 0.6621 0.6186 0.6429
October 0.6343 0.6096 0.6232
November 0.6485 0.6288 0.6401
December 0.6413 0.6302 0.6357