YEARLY HIGH
19.4667 TZS
YEARLY LOW
18.0097 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7465 TZS

2012 KES to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 19.4667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 18.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4570 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4376 to the December average rate of 18.5260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.4667 was up 1.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.2172, 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 97,333 TZS
2011 Average 89,440 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 90,048 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,285.05 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.3012
18.3591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TZS 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 18.8605, compared to 18.6325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.9559 TZS (High: 18.9655 / Low: 18.0097). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1459 TZS (High: 18.7387 / Low: 18.5928).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9559
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1459

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 0.2916 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 19.2227) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.9056), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3171 (+7.36%).

2012 Avg (March) 19.2227
2011 Avg (March) 17.9056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.9655 18.0097 18.4376
February 19.3039 18.9673 19.1386
March 19.4667 19.0951 19.2227
April 19.1888 18.9004 19.0208
May 19.0742 18.3099 18.7293
June 18.9960 18.2248 18.6137
July 18.9316 18.6303 18.7856
August 18.8020 18.6255 18.7187
September 18.7037 18.4021 18.5722
October 18.6889 18.4496 18.5376
November 18.7387 18.5928 18.6547
December 18.7273 18.3474 18.5260