2012 KES to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.3576 LBP

YEARLY LOW

17.2008 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.8207 LBP

2012 KES to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 18.3576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 17.2008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1568 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4975 to the December average rate of 17.5156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.3576 was down 1.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.6231, 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 91,788 LBP

2011 Average 85,267 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 86,004 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,784.08 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.2380

17.4302

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LBP 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 17.9253, compared to 17.7162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9253

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7788 LBP (High: 18.1321 / Low: 17.3533). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0679 LBP (High: 18.1474 / Low: 18.0795).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7788

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0679

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 0.2461 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 18.1706) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.8435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3271 (+1.83%).

2012 Avg (March) 18.1706

2011 Avg (March) 17.8435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.9549	17.2008	17.4975
February	18.2397	17.9831	18.1290
March	18.3576	18.0961	18.1706
April	18.1474	18.0795	18.1183
May	18.1321	17.3533	17.8722
June	18.0969	17.4654	17.7638
July	17.9596	17.8104	17.8739
August	17.9640	17.8007	17.8984
September	17.8945	17.5912	17.7735
October	17.7111	17.6236	17.6577
November	17.6593	17.4891	17.5780
December	17.5698	17.4586	17.5156