YEARLY HIGH
16.7528 MNT
YEARLY LOW
15.1406 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0719 MNT

2012 KES to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 16.7528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 15.1406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6122 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2123 to the December average rate of 16.1909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.7528 was up 1.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.5354, 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 83,764 MNT
2011 Average 71,133 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 75,703 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,061.05 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.6683
15.4706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MNT 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 15.8551, compared to 16.2886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.7858 MNT (High: 16.4565 / Low: 15.6707). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1599 MNT (High: 16.3697 / Low: 16.2097).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7858
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 16.5552) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.0274), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5278 (+27.08%).

2012 Avg (September) 16.5552
2011 Avg (September) 13.0274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5115 16.0048 16.2123
February 16.4175 15.9272 16.0874
March 16.1182 15.7692 15.9198
April 15.8828 15.6881 15.7537
May 15.7668 15.1406 15.5872
June 15.9266 15.2106 15.5704
July 16.4565 15.6707 15.8839
August 16.6560 16.4287 16.5685
September 16.7528 16.2771 16.5552
October 16.4233 16.1253 16.2498
November 16.3697 16.2097 16.2833
December 16.3135 16.0069 16.1909