2012 KES to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9450 NGN

YEARLY LOW

1.8133 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8795 NGN

2012 KES to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1.9450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.8133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1318 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8740 to the December average rate of 1.8281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9450 was down 1.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9675, 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 9,725 NGN

2011 Average 8,819 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 9,066 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 658.75 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9252

1.8193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NGN 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 1.8955, compared to 1.8636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8955

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0801 NGN (High: 1.9450 / Low: 1.8649). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 NGN (High: 1.8981 / Low: 1.8862).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0801

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0280 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.9147) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1634 (+9.33%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.9147

2011 Avg (June) 1.7513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9223	1.8428	1.8740
February	1.9299	1.8913	1.9088
March	1.9223	1.8950	1.9023
April	1.8981	1.8862	1.8938
May	1.8949	1.8423	1.8795
June	1.9450	1.8649	1.9147
July	1.9389	1.8848	1.9164
August	1.9248	1.8611	1.8884
September	1.8780	1.8383	1.8624
October	1.8515	1.8381	1.8467
November	1.8507	1.8306	1.8394
December	1.8393	1.8133	1.8281