2012 KES to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 KES to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the KES to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 97.2883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 91.5836.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7047 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.9812 to the December average rate of 92.9274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 97.2883 was down 2.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 99.8831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
KES to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 95.0663, compared to 94.2275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8387 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.9304 LAK (High: 95.7243 / Low: 91.7939). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5248 LAK (High: 94.2905 / Low: 93.7657).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.0608 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 96.2298) against the same month in 2011 (average: 95.5205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7093 (+0.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 95.3012 | 91.5836 | 92.9812 |
| February | 96.9331 | 95.5583 | 96.1246 |
| March | 97.2883 | 95.6311 | 96.2298 |
| April | 96.2236 | 94.8800 | 95.8805 |
| May | 96.2141 | 92.5935 | 94.8196 |
| June | 95.8219 | 92.9742 | 94.3619 |
| July | 95.7243 | 91.7939 | 95.1114 |
| August | 95.7789 | 94.7518 | 95.3189 |
| September | 95.2390 | 93.5779 | 94.5221 |
| October | 94.2905 | 93.7657 | 93.9723 |
| November | 93.8807 | 92.7549 | 93.5133 |
| December | 93.2848 | 92.6087 | 92.9274 |