YEARLY HIGH
0.3601 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3371 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3501 TWD

2012 KES to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.3601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.3371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0230 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3487 to the December average rate of 0.3380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3601 was down 0.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3636, 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 1,800 TWD
2011 Average 1,663 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,686 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.75 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3581
0.3362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TWD 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 0.3530, compared to 0.3471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0142 TWD (High: 0.3563 / Low: 0.3422). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 TWD (High: 0.3395 / Low: 0.3371).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.3563) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+1.77%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.3563
2011 Avg (March) 0.3501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3563 0.3422 0.3487
February 0.3583 0.3523 0.3558
March 0.3601 0.3539 0.3563
April 0.3562 0.3509 0.3544
May 0.3533 0.3430 0.3499
June 0.3586 0.3477 0.3530
July 0.3579 0.3540 0.3561
August 0.3577 0.3547 0.3563
September 0.3552 0.3429 0.3487
October 0.3451 0.3427 0.3435
November 0.3426 0.3383 0.3402
December 0.3395 0.3371 0.3380