2012 KES to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

56.5502 PYG

YEARLY LOW

49.3178 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.3524 PYG

2012 KES to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 56.5502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 49.3178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2324 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.4346 to the December average rate of 50.2179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 56.5502 was down 1.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 57.6902, 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 282,751 PYG

2011 Average 237,690 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 246,589 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,162.16 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

54.0833

49.8665

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PYG 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 52.6079, compared to 52.0969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.6079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.0969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 5.1086 PYG (High: 56.5502 / Low: 51.4417). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4393 PYG (High: 52.8436 / Low: 52.4042).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.1086

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4393

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2114 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 53.7319) against the same month in 2011 (average: 56.3907), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6588 (-4.71%).

2012 Avg (February) 53.7319

2011 Avg (February) 56.3907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.3913	51.9718	53.4346
February	56.5502	51.4417	53.7319
March	52.5595	50.5159	51.5205
April	52.3581	51.3967	51.7379
May	53.2478	50.8773	51.8186
June	54.9770	52.0016	53.4041
July	53.9589	51.8292	52.9254
August	52.8436	52.4042	52.5918
September	52.7587	52.0785	52.4108
October	52.5795	52.0706	52.3149
November	52.4117	51.5321	52.1206
December	51.8151	49.3178	50.2179