2012 KES to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7995 KZT

YEARLY LOW

1.6927 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7654 KZT

2012 KES to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1.7995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.6927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1068 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7239 to the December average rate of 1.7501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7995 was down 1.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8263, 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 8,997 KZT

2011 Average 8,296 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 8,463 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 534.03 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7904

1.7178

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KZT 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 1.7636, compared to 1.7671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0805 KZT (High: 1.7732 / Low: 1.6927). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 KZT (High: 1.7714 / Low: 1.7625).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0805

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.7834) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0543 (+3.14%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.7834

2011 Avg (March) 1.7291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7732	1.6927	1.7239
February	1.7980	1.7756	1.7844
March	1.7995	1.7763	1.7834
April	1.7849	1.7727	1.7779
May	1.7804	1.7047	1.7554
June	1.7838	1.7213	1.7566
July	1.7883	1.7723	1.7796
August	1.7879	1.7695	1.7782
September	1.7796	1.7540	1.7693
October	1.7714	1.7625	1.7670
November	1.7692	1.7468	1.7585
December	1.7580	1.7450	1.7501