2012 KES to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0080 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0075 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0077 XDR

2012 KES to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0076 to the December average rate of 0.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0080 was down 1.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0081, 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 40 XDR

2011 Average 36 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 37 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.40 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0079

0.0075

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KES to XDR 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 0.0078, compared to 0.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0078

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0076).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

October 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 August and September, 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: 0.0078) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+4.27%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0078

2011 Avg (March) 0.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0077	0.0075	0.0076
February	0.0078	0.0077	0.0078
March	0.0080	0.0078	0.0078
April	0.0078	0.0078	0.0078
May	0.0078	0.0076	0.0078
June	0.0079	0.0077	0.0078
July	0.0079	0.0078	0.0079
August	0.0079	0.0078	0.0079
September	0.0078	0.0076	0.0077
October	0.0077	0.0076	0.0076
November	0.0077	0.0076	0.0076
December	0.0076	0.0075	0.0076