2012 KES to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0154 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0142 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0148 SGD

2012 KES to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0149 to the December average rate of 0.0142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0154 was down 3.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0160, 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 77 SGD

2011 Average 71 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 71 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.42 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0153

0.0141

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KES to SGD 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 0.0150, compared to 0.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0150

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 SGD (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0142).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0152) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.91%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0152

2011 Avg (March) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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