2012 KZT to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5908 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.5557 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5665 KES

2012 KZT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KZT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.5908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.5557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0351 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5802 to the December average rate of 0.5714, 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 0.5908 was down 17.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,954 KES

2011 Average 3,026 KES

Yearly Trough Low 2,779 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.32 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5821

0.5585

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to KES 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 0.5671, compared to 0.5659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0268 KES (High: 0.5908 / Low: 0.5640). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 KES (High: 0.5674 / Low: 0.5645).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5802) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0294 (+5.33%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5802

2011 Avg (January) 0.5508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5908	0.5640	0.5802
February	0.5632	0.5562	0.5604
March	0.5630	0.5557	0.5607
April	0.5641	0.5603	0.5625
May	0.5866	0.5617	0.5697
June	0.5809	0.5606	0.5693
July	0.5642	0.5592	0.5619
August	0.5651	0.5593	0.5624
September	0.5701	0.5619	0.5652
October	0.5674	0.5645	0.5659
November	0.5725	0.5652	0.5687
December	0.5731	0.5688	0.5714