YEARLY HIGH
0.0157 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0137 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0146 NZD

2012 KES to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0157 was down 4.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0164, 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 78 NZD
2011 Average 72 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 69 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.76 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0155
0.0139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NZD 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 0.0148, compared to 0.0144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 NZD (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 NZD (High: 0.0148 / Low: 0.0145).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0153) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+4.26%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0153
2011 Avg (May) 0.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0152 0.0143 0.0145
February 0.0146 0.0143 0.0144
March 0.0150 0.0144 0.0147
April 0.0148 0.0145 0.0147
May 0.0157 0.0147 0.0153
June 0.0154 0.0148 0.0151
July 0.0151 0.0146 0.0149
August 0.0148 0.0145 0.0147
September 0.0149 0.0141 0.0144
October 0.0144 0.0142 0.0143
November 0.0144 0.0141 0.0143
December 0.0142 0.0137 0.0140