YEARLY HIGH
0.0978 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0916 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0957 UAH

2012 KES to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0932 to the December average rate of 0.0943, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0978 was down 1.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0988, 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 489 UAH
2011 Average 452 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 458 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.54 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0972
0.0929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to UAH 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 0.0957, compared to 0.0956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0041 UAH (High: 0.0958 / Low: 0.0916). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 UAH (High: 0.0968 / Low: 0.0964).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0969) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+2.65%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0969
2011 Avg (March) 0.0944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0958 0.0916 0.0932
February 0.0972 0.0960 0.0966
March 0.0978 0.0965 0.0969
April 0.0968 0.0964 0.0966
May 0.0968 0.0932 0.0956
June 0.0968 0.0937 0.0953
July 0.0966 0.0955 0.0961
August 0.0967 0.0960 0.0964
September 0.0966 0.0953 0.0960
October 0.0961 0.0954 0.0957
November 0.0959 0.0948 0.0955
December 0.0955 0.0933 0.0943