2012 KES to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 KES to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the KES to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 3.6155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 3.2960.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3194 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3490 to the December average rate of 3.4737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.6155 was up 3.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.5093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
KES to MRO Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4616, compared to 3.5236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0620 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1704 MRO (High: 3.5104 / Low: 3.3401). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0371 MRO (High: 3.4949 / Low: 3.4577).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0506 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 3.5854) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.9926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5928 (+19.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4255 | 3.2960 | 3.3490 |
| February | 3.5615 | 3.4537 | 3.5025 |
| March | 3.5625 | 3.4936 | 3.5287 |
| April | 3.5266 | 3.4572 | 3.4890 |
| May | 3.5104 | 3.3401 | 3.4543 |
| June | 3.5195 | 3.3556 | 3.4463 |
| July | 3.5686 | 3.4422 | 3.5145 |
| August | 3.6155 | 3.5608 | 3.5854 |
| September | 3.5836 | 3.5119 | 3.5566 |
| October | 3.5489 | 3.5032 | 3.5311 |
| November | 3.4949 | 3.4577 | 3.4805 |
| December | 3.5120 | 3.4300 | 3.4737 |