2012 KES to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0769 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.9854 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0459 JMD

2012 KES to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.0769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.9854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0915 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0008 to the December average rate of 1.0695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0769 was up 0.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0757, 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 5,384 JMD

2011 Average 4,863 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 4,927 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 457.47 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0764

0.9939

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to JMD 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 1.0329, compared to 1.0588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0329

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0433 JMD (High: 1.0286 / Low: 0.9854). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 JMD (High: 1.0624 / Low: 1.0581).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0695) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0708 (+7.09%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0695

2011 Avg (December) 0.9987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0286	0.9854	1.0008
February	1.0470	1.0283	1.0392
March	1.0622	1.0365	1.0452
April	1.0453	1.0393	1.0426
May	1.0450	1.0075	1.0334
June	1.0530	1.0159	1.0362
July	1.0561	1.0424	1.0517
August	1.0642	1.0531	1.0600
September	1.0616	1.0444	1.0549
October	1.0633	1.0494	1.0566
November	1.0624	1.0581	1.0603
December	1.0769	1.0615	1.0695