2012 KES to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.9689 KPW

YEARLY LOW

10.2776 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6552 KPW

2012 KES to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 10.9689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 10.2776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6912 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4538 to the December average rate of 10.4688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.9689 was up 1.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.7860, 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 54,844 KPW

2011 Average 10,732 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 51,388 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,456.05 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.9002

10.4132

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KPW 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 10.7132, compared to 10.5971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4620 KPW (High: 10.8359 / Low: 10.3739). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0352 KPW (High: 10.8415 / Low: 10.8063).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4620

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0352

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1447 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 10.8596) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6977), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1619 (+539.67%).

2012 Avg (March) 10.8596

2011 Avg (March) 1.6977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.7318	10.2776	10.4538
February	10.9020	10.7468	10.8362
March	10.9689	10.8180	10.8596
April	10.8415	10.8063	10.8277
May	10.8359	10.3739	10.6830
June	10.8202	10.4409	10.6192
July	10.7300	10.6644	10.6909
August	10.7373	10.6682	10.7047
September	10.7123	10.5281	10.6337
October	10.6078	10.5515	10.5712
November	10.5525	10.4708	10.5134
December	10.5060	10.4519	10.4688