YEARLY HIGH
49.1411 KHR
YEARLY LOW
45.4608 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.8667 KHR

2012 KES to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 49.1411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 45.4608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6804 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.3837 to the December average rate of 46.4550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.1411 was down 3.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 50.7956, 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 245,706 KHR
2011 Average 229,573 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 227,304 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,401.76 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

48.9507
46.2281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KHR 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 48.1192, compared to 47.6143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.1192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.6143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.3573 KHR (High: 48.6102 / Low: 46.2528). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4087 KHR (High: 47.6644 / Low: 47.2557).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3573
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 48.5506) against the same month in 2011 (average: 49.5463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9956 (-2.01%).

2012 Avg (February) 48.5506
2011 Avg (February) 49.5463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.6102 46.2528 47.3837
February 49.1411 48.1389 48.5506
March 48.8412 48.1315 48.3570
April 49.0979 48.0003 48.3372
May 48.6702 46.6855 47.9169
June 48.9887 46.9688 48.1697
July 49.0714 48.3540 48.7238
August 48.6330 48.1884 48.3949
September 48.3383 47.4624 47.9319
October 47.6644 47.2557 47.3932
November 47.3397 46.3987 46.7869
December 46.7136 45.4608 46.4550