YEARLY HIGH
0.5943 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.5269 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5625 YER

2012 KMF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.5943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.5269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0674 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5731 to the December average rate of 0.5729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5943 was down 8.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,972 YER
2011 Average 3,034 YER
Yearly Trough Low 2,634 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 337.12 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5886
0.5325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.5692, compared to 0.5557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0358 YER (High: 0.5743 / Low: 0.5385). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 YER (High: 0.5427 / Low: 0.5347).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0358
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5840) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5947), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-1.80%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5840
2011 Avg (February) 0.5947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5851 0.5646 0.5731
February 0.5943 0.5694 0.5840
March 0.5852 0.5699 0.5784
April 0.5822 0.5675 0.5754
May 0.5743 0.5385 0.5581
June 0.5518 0.5399 0.5466
July 0.5585 0.5269 0.5372
August 0.5427 0.5347 0.5395
September 0.5719 0.5425 0.5573
October 0.5717 0.5628 0.5668
November 0.5675 0.5551 0.5608
December 0.5778 0.5651 0.5729