2012 KES to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0415 PLN

YEARLY LOW

0.0357 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0385 PLN

2012 KES to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0363, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0415 was up 0.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0412, 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 207 PLN

2011 Average 168 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 179 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.78 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0409

0.0359

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PLN 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 0.0389, compared to 0.0381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0389

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0033 PLN (High: 0.0411 / Low: 0.0379). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 PLN (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0367).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0405) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+30.48%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0405

2011 Avg (June) 0.0310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0407	0.0377	0.0394
February	0.0391	0.0371	0.0381
March	0.0388	0.0373	0.0378
April	0.0387	0.0374	0.0382
May	0.0411	0.0379	0.0398
June	0.0415	0.0399	0.0405
July	0.0414	0.0396	0.0404
August	0.0398	0.0387	0.0392
September	0.0396	0.0367	0.0379
October	0.0377	0.0367	0.0372
November	0.0385	0.0367	0.0376
December	0.0371	0.0357	0.0363