2012 KES to XCD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0330 XCD

YEARLY LOW

0.0308 XCD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0320 XCD

2012 KES to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.0330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0314 to the December average rate of 0.0314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0330 was down 1.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0334, 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 165 XCD

2011 Average 152 XCD

Yearly Trough Low 154 XCD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.77 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0327

0.0312

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to XCD 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 0.0321, compared to 0.0318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0321

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 XCD (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0311). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0324).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0322) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+7.55%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0322

2011 Avg (July) 0.0299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0322	0.0308	0.0314
February	0.0327	0.0322	0.0325
March	0.0329	0.0325	0.0326
April	0.0325	0.0324	0.0325
May	0.0325	0.0311	0.0320
June	0.0323	0.0313	0.0318
July	0.0330	0.0320	0.0322
August	0.0322	0.0320	0.0321
September	0.0322	0.0316	0.0319
October	0.0318	0.0317	0.0317
November	0.0317	0.0314	0.0316
December	0.0315	0.0314	0.0314