2012 LKR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7691 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.6275 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6639 KES

2012 LKR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.7691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 0.6275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1416 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7562 to the December average rate of 0.6711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7691 was down 20.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,846 KES

2011 Average 4,016 KES

Yearly Trough Low 3,138 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 708.07 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7684

0.6222

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.6775, compared to 0.6504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6775

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0647 KES (High: 0.7357 / Low: 0.6710). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 KES (High: 0.6402 / Low: 0.6337).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0647

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0484 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.7562) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+3.54%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.7562

2011 Avg (January) 0.7304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7691	0.7365	0.7562
February	0.7357	0.6710	0.7078
March	0.6839	0.6311	0.6599
April	0.6637	0.6288	0.6463
May	0.6583	0.6417	0.6521
June	0.6599	0.6280	0.6425
July	0.6470	0.6275	0.6344
August	0.6402	0.6337	0.6367
September	0.6607	0.6352	0.6433
October	0.6647	0.6548	0.6598
November	0.6603	0.6528	0.6571
December	0.6774	0.6582	0.6711