2012 KES to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1712 XPF

YEARLY LOW

1.0495 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0996 XPF

2012 KES to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.1712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.0495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1217 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0752 to the December average rate of 1.0590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1712 was up 3.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1315, 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 5,856 XPF

2011 Average 4,858 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 5,248 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 608.43 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1619

1.0496

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to XPF 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 1.0957, compared to 1.1035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0957

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0522 XPF (High: 1.1249 / Low: 1.0727). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 XPF (High: 1.0889 / Low: 1.0713).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0522

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0488 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.1526) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2235 (+24.06%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.1526

2011 Avg (July) 0.9291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0866	1.0631	1.0752
February	1.1021	1.0733	1.0868
March	1.1126	1.0777	1.0910
April	1.1000	1.0775	1.0912
May	1.1197	1.0836	1.1056
June	1.1407	1.1137	1.1244
July	1.1712	1.1228	1.1526
August	1.1606	1.1235	1.1454
September	1.1249	1.0727	1.0966
October	1.0889	1.0713	1.0804
November	1.1010	1.0702	1.0867
December	1.0739	1.0495	1.0590