2012 KES to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.9113 SLL

YEARLY LOW

49.6897 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.5237 SLL

2012 KES to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 53.9113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 49.6897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2216 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.9047 to the December average rate of 50.4112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 53.9113 was up 2.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 52.7784, 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 269,556 SLL

2011 Average 245,002 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 248,449 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,107.77 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

52.9253

50.1826

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SLL 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 51.9221, compared to 51.1252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.9221

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.1252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.3893 SLL (High: 52.2019 / Low: 49.8126). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4821 SLL (High: 50.5950 / Low: 50.1129).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3893

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4821

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 52.6967) against the same month in 2011 (average: 50.5354), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1613 (+4.28%).

2012 Avg (March) 52.6967

2011 Avg (March) 50.5354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.2019	49.8126	50.9047
February	52.8572	51.7004	52.4443
March	53.9113	52.1349	52.6967
April	53.2836	52.0807	52.4884
May	52.4478	50.2558	51.5809
June	52.2214	50.5735	51.4176
July	51.9312	49.6897	51.6320
August	51.9478	51.4585	51.7337
September	51.7820	50.8828	51.3843
October	51.3624	50.7805	51.0216
November	50.9729	50.2791	50.5686
December	50.5950	50.1129	50.4112