2012 KES to ZMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

64.2927 ZMK

YEARLY LOW

56.1132 ZMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

60.9731 ZMK

2012 KES to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 64.2927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 56.1132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1795 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.8327 to the December average rate of 60.5837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 64.2927 was up 4.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 61.7760, 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 321,463 ZMK

2011 Average 275,699 ZMK

Yearly Trough Low 280,566 ZMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,897.44 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

64.4894

57.4330

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ZMK 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 62.2941, compared to 59.6522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.2941

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.6522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 5.2272 ZMK (High: 61.3404 / Low: 56.1132). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8590 ZMK (High: 64.2927 / Low: 63.4337).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.2272

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8590

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.0834 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 63.9013) against the same month in 2011 (average: 56.5103), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3911 (+13.08%).

2012 Avg (March) 63.9013

2011 Avg (March) 56.5103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	61.6223	58.1555	59.8327
February	64.0798	61.6266	62.9215
March	64.2927	63.4337	63.9013
April	64.0351	61.8515	63.0969
May	63.2385	61.1127	61.9076
June	62.9423	61.5359	62.1044
July	61.3404	56.1132	58.0210
August	59.4800	57.5469	58.3858
September	60.1999	58.7126	59.4789
October	62.0471	59.3483	60.7252
November	61.4759	60.0636	60.7184
December	61.6286	57.8424	60.5837