YEARLY HIGH
0.3817 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.3553 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3678 THB

2012 KES to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.3817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.3553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3664 to the December average rate of 0.3563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3817 was down 0.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3828, 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 1,909 THB
2011 Average 1,725 THB
Yearly Trough Low 1,776 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.13 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3777
0.3543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to THB 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 0.3705, compared to 0.3651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0163 THB (High: 0.3817 / Low: 0.3654). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 THB (High: 0.3612 / Low: 0.3597).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3734) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+8.84%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3734
2011 Avg (June) 0.3431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3721 0.3624 0.3664
February 0.3733 0.3661 0.3698
March 0.3752 0.3676 0.3704
April 0.3733 0.3696 0.3713
May 0.3745 0.3672 0.3715
June 0.3817 0.3654 0.3734
July 0.3789 0.3735 0.3757
August 0.3753 0.3712 0.3736
September 0.3716 0.3605 0.3659
October 0.3612 0.3597 0.3604
November 0.3605 0.3572 0.3587
December 0.3585 0.3553 0.3563