YEARLY HIGH
0.0109 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0103 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0106 KES

2012 LAK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0108 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0109 was down 17.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55 KES
2011 Average 55 KES
Yearly Trough Low 51 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.20 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0108
0.0104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0105, compared to 0.0106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 KES (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0104). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0107 / Low: 0.0106).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0108) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+7.04%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0108
2011 Avg (January) 0.0100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0109 0.0105 0.0108
February 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
March 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
April 0.0105 0.0104 0.0104
May 0.0108 0.0104 0.0105
June 0.0108 0.0104 0.0106
July 0.0109 0.0104 0.0105
August 0.0106 0.0104 0.0105
September 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
October 0.0107 0.0106 0.0106
November 0.0108 0.0107 0.0107
December 0.0108 0.0107 0.0108