2012 KES to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0523 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.0490 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0508 VEF

2012 KES to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0499 to the December average rate of 0.0499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0523 was down 1.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0533, 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 262 VEF

2011 Average 243 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 245 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.45 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0520

0.0497

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to VEF 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 0.0511, compared to 0.0505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0511

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0022 VEF (High: 0.0517 / Low: 0.0495). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 VEF (High: 0.0518 / Low: 0.0515).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0518) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0510), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+1.66%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0518

2011 Avg (March) 0.0510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0512	0.0490	0.0499
February	0.0520	0.0513	0.0517
March	0.0523	0.0516	0.0518
April	0.0518	0.0515	0.0517
May	0.0517	0.0495	0.0510
June	0.0516	0.0498	0.0507
July	0.0512	0.0509	0.0510
August	0.0512	0.0509	0.0511
September	0.0511	0.0502	0.0507
October	0.0506	0.0503	0.0504
November	0.0503	0.0499	0.0501
December	0.0501	0.0498	0.0499