2012 KES to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6561 YER

YEARLY LOW

2.4620 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5504 YER

2012 KES to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 2.6561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 2.4620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1940 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5376 to the December average rate of 2.5009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6561 was up 0.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6521, 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 13,280 YER

2011 Average 12,140 YER

Yearly Trough Low 12,310 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 970.17 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6267

2.4895

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to YER 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 2.5691, compared to 2.5316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1248 YER (High: 2.5868 / Low: 2.4620). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 YER (High: 2.5084 / Low: 2.4953).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1248

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0426 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.6153) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6303), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-0.57%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.6153

2011 Avg (February) 2.6303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5808	2.5035	2.5376
February	2.6561	2.5661	2.6153
March	2.6191	2.5760	2.5992
April	2.5956	2.5732	2.5870
May	2.5868	2.4620	2.5444
June	2.5725	2.4908	2.5315
July	2.5652	2.5478	2.5543
August	2.5667	2.5489	2.5578
September	2.5593	2.5155	2.5401
October	2.5335	2.5191	2.5247
November	2.5198	2.5017	2.5117
December	2.5084	2.4953	2.5009