2012 KES to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.9135 KRW

YEARLY LOW

12.3700 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.3366 KRW

2012 KES to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 13.9135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 12.3700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5435 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2711 to the December average rate of 12.5108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.9135 was down 0.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.0101, 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 69,567 KRW

2011 Average 62,658 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 61,850 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,717.52 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.8628

12.3879

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KRW 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 13.5872, compared to 13.0860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5872

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5618 KRW (High: 13.6358 / Low: 13.0740). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1481 KRW (High: 13.5256 / Low: 13.3775).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5618

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2837 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 13.7396) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.7135), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0262 (+8.07%).

2012 Avg (May) 13.7396

2011 Avg (May) 12.7135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.6358	13.0740	13.2711
February	13.6570	13.3488	13.5230
March	13.7447	13.4134	13.5895
April	13.7533	13.5043	13.6601
May	13.9135	13.5638	13.7396
June	13.8701	13.5811	13.7399
July	13.7601	13.4046	13.5711
August	13.5256	13.3775	13.4660
September	13.4682	13.0131	13.2724
October	13.1147	12.7928	12.9898
November	12.7914	12.6053	12.7060
December	12.6273	12.3700	12.5108