2012 KES to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1046 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0902 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0972 ZAR

2012 KES to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.1046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.0902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0930 to the December average rate of 0.1004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1046 was up 4.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1001, 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 523 ZAR

2011 Average 410 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 451 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.99 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1040

0.0906

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ZAR 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 0.0945, compared to 0.0998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0945

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0065 ZAR (High: 0.1046 / Low: 0.0981). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 ZAR (High: 0.0935 / Low: 0.0903).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.1018) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0230 (+29.24%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.1018

2011 Avg (October) 0.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0953	0.0912	0.0930
February	0.0943	0.0902	0.0922
March	0.0935	0.0903	0.0917
April	0.0962	0.0919	0.0942
May	0.0990	0.0929	0.0967
June	0.1007	0.0974	0.0991
July	0.1009	0.0965	0.0979
August	0.1006	0.0961	0.0983
September	0.0998	0.0964	0.0978
October	0.1046	0.0981	0.1018
November	0.1045	0.1012	0.1029
December	0.1040	0.0985	0.1004