2012 MDL to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MDL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MDL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 7.4112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 6.6959.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7153 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3042 to the December average rate of 7.0611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.4112 was down 18.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.0452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MDL 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 7.0842, compared to 6.8868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1974 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.3341 KES (High: 7.1655 / Low: 6.8314). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0416 KES (High: 6.9625 / Low: 6.9209).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2826 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 7.3042) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.6504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6539 (+9.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4112 | 7.1251 | 7.3042 |
| February | 7.0680 | 6.9248 | 7.0216 |
| March | 7.0613 | 6.8996 | 7.0034 |
| April | 7.1232 | 7.0202 | 7.0695 |
| May | 7.2176 | 6.9992 | 7.1022 |
| June | 7.1655 | 6.8314 | 7.0045 |
| July | 6.9048 | 6.7117 | 6.7985 |
| August | 6.7744 | 6.6959 | 6.7367 |
| September | 6.8939 | 6.7668 | 6.8296 |
| October | 7.0322 | 6.8700 | 6.9563 |
| November | 6.9625 | 6.9209 | 6.9386 |
| December | 7.1359 | 6.9398 | 7.0611 |