2012 KES to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1041 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0901 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0971 LSL

2012 KES to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.1041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0931 to the December average rate of 0.1003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1041 was up 4.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1001, 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 521 LSL

2011 Average 409 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 451 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.90 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1039

0.0906

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LSL 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 0.0945, compared to 0.0998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0945

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0062 LSL (High: 0.0990 / Low: 0.0928). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 LSL (High: 0.1041 / Low: 0.1015).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1028) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0152 (+17.35%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1028

2011 Avg (November) 0.0876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0952	0.0913	0.0931
February	0.0939	0.0901	0.0922
March	0.0936	0.0903	0.0917
April	0.0961	0.0920	0.0941
May	0.0990	0.0928	0.0968
June	0.1006	0.0972	0.0989
July	0.1011	0.0964	0.0980
August	0.1008	0.0963	0.0984
September	0.0998	0.0961	0.0978
October	0.1039	0.0978	0.1016
November	0.1041	0.1015	0.1028
December	0.1032	0.0982	0.1003