YEARLY HIGH
0.3529 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.3080 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3331 MZN

2012 KES to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.3529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.3080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0449 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3136 to the December average rate of 0.3436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3529 was down 13.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4102, 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 1,765 MZN
2011 Average 1,639 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,540 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.58 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3511
0.3102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MZN 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 0.3262, compared to 0.3399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0145 MZN (High: 0.3355 / Low: 0.3210). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 MZN (High: 0.3338 / Low: 0.3278).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.3477) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2856), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0621 (+21.73%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.3477
2011 Avg (November) 0.2856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3214 0.3080 0.3136
February 0.3355 0.3210 0.3266
March 0.3349 0.3250 0.3310
April 0.3369 0.3298 0.3324
May 0.3306 0.3201 0.3263
June 0.3330 0.3211 0.3277
July 0.3338 0.3278 0.3314
August 0.3430 0.3317 0.3381
September 0.3428 0.3355 0.3389
October 0.3459 0.3364 0.3394
November 0.3529 0.3427 0.3477
December 0.3485 0.3393 0.3436