YEARLY HIGH
253.5633 VND
YEARLY LOW
239.1839 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
246.8349 VND

2012 KES to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 253.5633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 239.1839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3793 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.5335 to the December average rate of 242.0792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 253.5633 was down 1.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 256.1480, 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 1,267,816 VND
2011 Average 1,166,355 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,195,920 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,896.58 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

252.2332
241.1561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to VND 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 248.3595, compared to 245.3103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 248.3595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.3103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.5397 VND (High: 251.0343 / Low: 240.4945). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5947 VND (High: 251.0509 / Low: 249.4562).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.5397
April Spread (Stable) ±1.5947

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 3.0532 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 251.3101) against the same month in 2011 (average: 247.4584), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8517 (+1.56%).

2012 Avg (March) 251.3101
2011 Avg (March) 247.4584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 250.4845 240.2528 243.5335
February 253.1258 249.7213 251.0202
March 253.5633 250.0206 251.3101
April 251.0509 249.4562 250.3633
May 251.0343 240.4945 247.3101
June 250.5655 241.9944 246.6197
July 248.9218 246.7707 247.8046
August 249.4515 246.6831 247.9219
September 247.8295 241.7070 245.9486
October 247.1119 242.4728 244.7790
November 244.5326 240.9824 243.3286
December 243.2615 239.1839 242.0792