2012 KES to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

147.6966 IRR

YEARLY LOW

128.4537 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.8813 IRR

2012 KES to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 147.6966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 128.4537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2429 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.6613 to the December average rate of 142.9948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 147.6966 was up 10.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 133.1142, 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 738,483 IRR

2011 Average 595,338 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 642,268 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,214.50 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

147.5226

129.1285

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KES to IRR 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 141.1400, compared to 144.6225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4825 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.1400

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.6225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 8.1693 IRR (High: 143.0947 / Low: 134.9255). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0096 IRR (High: 144.8324 / Low: 143.8229).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.1693

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.1536 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 142.9833) against the same month in 2011 (average: 124.5502), the exchange rate shifted by +18.4331 (+14.80%).

2012 Avg (April) 142.9833

2011 Avg (April) 124.5502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	134.7347	128.4537	130.6613
February	143.0947	134.9255	140.2511
March	143.8757	141.9463	142.5115
April	147.6966	141.6907	142.9833
May	147.6906	141.4983	145.6347
June	147.2754	142.2855	144.7982
July	146.6621	145.1685	145.9221
August	146.6389	144.9519	145.9897
September	145.9950	143.4991	144.8361
October	144.8324	143.8229	144.3660
November	144.5748	142.5314	143.6264
December	143.7322	142.4090	142.9948