YEARLY HIGH
0.0399 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0373 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0388 SRD

2012 KES to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0380 to the December average rate of 0.0381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0399 was down 1.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0405, 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 200 SRD
2011 Average 182 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 186 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.22 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0397
0.0378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SRD 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 0.0386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 SRD (High: 0.0391 / Low: 0.0373). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SRD (High: 0.0383 / Low: 0.0380).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0395) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.80%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0395
2011 Avg (March) 0.0388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0391 0.0373 0.0380
February 0.0396 0.0390 0.0394
March 0.0399 0.0392 0.0395
April 0.0395 0.0392 0.0393
May 0.0394 0.0377 0.0388
June 0.0391 0.0379 0.0386
July 0.0392 0.0386 0.0389
August 0.0392 0.0389 0.0391
September 0.0391 0.0384 0.0388
October 0.0387 0.0384 0.0385
November 0.0385 0.0381 0.0383
December 0.0383 0.0380 0.0381