2012 KES to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0122 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0114 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0118 USD

2012 KES to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0116 to the December average rate of 0.0116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0122 was down 1.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0124, 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 61 USD

2011 Average 57 USD

Yearly Trough Low 57 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.84 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0121

0.0116

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to USD 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0118 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) 0.0119

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 USD (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0115). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0120).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0121) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.70%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0121

2011 Avg (March) 0.0119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0119	0.0114	0.0116
February	0.0121	0.0119	0.0120
March	0.0122	0.0120	0.0121
April	0.0120	0.0120	0.0120
May	0.0120	0.0115	0.0119
June	0.0120	0.0116	0.0118
July	0.0119	0.0118	0.0119
August	0.0119	0.0119	0.0119
September	0.0119	0.0117	0.0118
October	0.0118	0.0117	0.0117
November	0.0117	0.0116	0.0117
December	0.0117	0.0116	0.0116