2012 KES to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5619 MMK

YEARLY LOW

0.0739 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

7.3774 MMK

2012 KES to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 10.5619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4880 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0754 to the December average rate of 9.9376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13088.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.5619 was up 12984.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0807, 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 52,810 MMK

2011 Average 367 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 369 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,440.17 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.4689

-0.9604

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MMK 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 4.5938, compared to 10.1609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5938

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 9.8341 MMK (High: 9.9125 / Low: 0.0784). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MMK (High: 0.0787 / Low: 0.0772).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.8341

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2061 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 10.4332) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0722), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3610 (+14352.75%).

2012 Avg (July) 10.4332

2011 Avg (July) 0.0722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0776	0.0739	0.0754
February	0.0787	0.0772	0.0780
March	0.0887	0.0777	0.0786
April	9.9125	0.0784	7.4321
May	9.9127	9.6970	9.8707
June	10.3958	9.7714	10.0282
July	10.5619	10.3369	10.4332
August	10.4288	10.3520	10.3913
September	10.3613	10.0864	10.2353
October	10.1170	9.9746	10.0292
November	9.9856	9.8899	9.9386
December	9.9937	9.8871	9.9376