2012 LVL to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LVL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LVL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 163.8356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 146.4167.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4189 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.9280 to the December average rate of 161.9051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 163.8356 was down 20.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 204.9210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LVL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LVL to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 156.0572, compared to 155.5068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5504 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 7.2668 KES (High: 159.4049 / Low: 152.1381). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9195 KES (High: 160.3416 / Low: 157.4221).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.6918 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 161.9051) against the same month in 2011 (average: 163.3453), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4402 (-0.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 160.7594 | 157.0452 | 158.9280 |
| February | 159.2755 | 154.6372 | 157.1662 |
| March | 158.6072 | 153.7874 | 156.8828 |
| April | 158.2611 | 155.0685 | 156.4480 |
| May | 157.2891 | 152.9710 | 154.5718 |
| June | 153.9835 | 150.1767 | 152.3463 |
| July | 152.6172 | 146.4167 | 148.6545 |
| August | 152.5330 | 148.1991 | 149.6654 |
| September | 159.4049 | 152.1381 | 156.3949 |
| October | 160.3416 | 157.4221 | 158.7046 |
| November | 160.2764 | 155.8732 | 157.7161 |
| December | 163.8356 | 159.6764 | 161.9051 |