YEARLY HIGH
0.1042 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0904 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0971 NAD

2012 KES to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.1042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.0904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0931 to the December average rate of 0.1004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1042 was up 4.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1001, 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 521 NAD
2011 Average 410 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 452 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.28 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1039
0.0906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NAD 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 0.0945, compared to 0.0998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0062 NAD (High: 0.1039 / Low: 0.0977). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 NAD (High: 0.1042 / Low: 0.1013).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1028) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0877), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+17.17%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1028
2011 Avg (November) 0.0877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0952 0.0913 0.0931
February 0.0939 0.0904 0.0922
March 0.0934 0.0904 0.0917
April 0.0961 0.0918 0.0941
May 0.0990 0.0929 0.0967
June 0.1006 0.0973 0.0990
July 0.1009 0.0965 0.0980
August 0.1007 0.0962 0.0983
September 0.0997 0.0958 0.0978
October 0.1039 0.0977 0.1016
November 0.1042 0.1013 0.1028
December 0.1032 0.0982 0.1004