YEARLY HIGH
0.0854 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0756 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0802 SEK

2012 KES to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0797 to the December average rate of 0.0767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0854 was up 0.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0853, 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 427 SEK
2011 Average 367 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 378 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.21 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0842
0.0761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SEK 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 0.0815, compared to 0.0788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0045 SEK (High: 0.0854 / Low: 0.0809). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SEK (High: 0.0788 / Low: 0.0769).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0834) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+13.76%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0834
2011 Avg (May) 0.0733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0812 0.0781 0.0797
February 0.0814 0.0792 0.0803
March 0.0832 0.0796 0.0812
April 0.0818 0.0794 0.0810
May 0.0854 0.0809 0.0834
June 0.0847 0.0823 0.0836
July 0.0838 0.0806 0.0826
August 0.0805 0.0783 0.0794
September 0.0799 0.0767 0.0779
October 0.0788 0.0769 0.0780
November 0.0793 0.0771 0.0784
December 0.0778 0.0756 0.0767