YEARLY HIGH
0.0222 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0207 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0213 TRY

2012 KES to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0214 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0222 was down 2.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0227, 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 111 TRY
2011 Average 95 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 103 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.86 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0217
0.0207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TRY 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 0.0214, compared to 0.0212 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) 0.0214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 TRY (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0209). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TRY (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0207).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0214) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+10.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0214
2011 Avg (January) 0.0194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0222 0.0209 0.0214
February 0.0214 0.0209 0.0212
March 0.0220 0.0212 0.0216
April 0.0217 0.0211 0.0215
May 0.0217 0.0211 0.0215
June 0.0217 0.0214 0.0215
July 0.0218 0.0213 0.0215
August 0.0217 0.0211 0.0214
September 0.0216 0.0210 0.0213
October 0.0213 0.0210 0.0212
November 0.0211 0.0208 0.0210
December 0.0209 0.0207 0.0208