2012 KES to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.1937 MGA

YEARLY LOW

24.4586 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.9228 MGA

2012 KES to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 27.1937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 24.4586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7351 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7934 to the December average rate of 26.2726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.1937 was up 2.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 26.5263, 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 135,969 MGA

2011 Average 114,384 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 122,293 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,675.57 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

26.9612

24.5556

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MGA 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 25.5178, compared to 26.3278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.5178

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 1.3859 MGA (High: 25.9418 / Low: 24.5559). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3123 MGA (High: 26.4059 / Low: 26.0936).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3859

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5587 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 26.7555) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.7717), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9839 (+22.89%).

2012 Avg (July) 26.7555

2011 Avg (July) 21.7717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.2751	25.4254	25.7934
February	26.3804	25.7221	26.1476
March	26.2643	25.3699	25.8569
April	25.4357	24.9571	25.2983
May	25.2289	24.4586	24.7560
June	25.9418	24.5559	25.2546
July	27.1937	25.8855	26.7555
August	26.9804	26.6008	26.7607
September	26.6641	25.7864	26.2061
October	26.0076	25.6583	25.8073
November	26.3661	25.8842	26.1647
December	26.4059	26.0936	26.2726