2012 MMK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5346 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0947 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.4436 KES

2012 MMK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MMK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 13.5346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.0947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4399 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2727 to the December average rate of 0.1006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.5346 was down 17.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.3301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,673 KES

2011 Average 68,402 KES

Yearly Trough Low 473 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,199.45 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.5904

-1.2218

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 6.7887, compared to 0.0985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7887

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 12.6510 KES (High: 12.7519 / Low: 0.1009). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.0966 / Low: 0.0959).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.6510

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.0077 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 13.2727) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.4370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8357 (+6.72%).

2012 Avg (January) 13.2727

2011 Avg (January) 12.4370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.5346	12.8811	13.2727
February	12.9458	12.7109	12.8184
March	12.8744	11.2702	12.7238
April	12.7519	0.1009	1.7161
May	0.1031	0.1009	0.1013
June	0.1023	0.0962	0.0998
July	0.0967	0.0947	0.0959
August	0.0966	0.0959	0.0962
September	0.0991	0.0965	0.0977
October	0.1003	0.0988	0.0997
November	0.1011	0.1001	0.1006
December	0.1011	0.1001	0.1006