2012 KES to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

240.8724 STD

YEARLY LOW

215.4421 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

226.5014 STD

2012 KES to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 240.8724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 215.4421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4303 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 220.4846 to the December average rate of 217.9005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 240.8724 was up 2.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 233.9933, 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 1,204,362 STD

2011 Average 998,701 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,077,210 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,151.48 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

241.6208

215.7442

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KES to STD 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 224.0748, compared to 228.9279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.0748

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 228.9279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 15.5786 STD (High: 240.3915 / Low: 224.8128). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8008 STD (High: 240.8724 / Low: 238.0716).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.5786

August Spread (Stable) ±2.8008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.5678 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 239.4644) against the same month in 2011 (average: 185.0460), the exchange rate shifted by +54.4184 (+29.41%).

2012 Avg (August) 239.4644

2011 Avg (August) 185.0460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	223.0134	215.4421	220.4846
February	226.2573	221.0938	223.3720
March	230.3460	220.6839	224.1308
April	226.4872	221.3515	224.3004
May	228.2447	220.7432	224.7886
June	233.9864	220.6763	227.3726
July	239.0434	230.8701	235.4330
August	240.8724	238.0716	239.4644
September	240.3915	224.8128	231.8966
October	230.5813	222.3975	225.6556
November	225.8150	219.0694	223.2174
December	220.5279	215.9845	217.9005