2012 LBP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0581 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0545 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0561 KES

2012 LBP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0572 to the December average rate of 0.0571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0581 was down 17.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 291 KES

2011 Average 295 KES

Yearly Trough Low 272 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.32 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0574

0.0548

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0558, compared to 0.0564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0558

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0025 KES (High: 0.0576 / Low: 0.0552). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0553 / Low: 0.0551).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0572) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+6.09%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0572

2011 Avg (January) 0.0539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0581	0.0557	0.0572
February	0.0556	0.0548	0.0552
March	0.0553	0.0545	0.0550
April	0.0553	0.0551	0.0552
May	0.0576	0.0552	0.0560
June	0.0573	0.0553	0.0563
July	0.0561	0.0557	0.0559
August	0.0562	0.0557	0.0559
September	0.0568	0.0559	0.0563
October	0.0567	0.0565	0.0566
November	0.0572	0.0566	0.0569
December	0.0573	0.0569	0.0571