YEARLY HIGH
0.0660 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0597 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0623 KES

2012 MNT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MNT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.0660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0617 to the December average rate of 0.0618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0660 was down 20.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 330 KES
2011 Average 353 KES
Yearly Trough Low 298 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.78 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0646
0.0600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT 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 0.0631, compared to 0.0614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0030 KES (High: 0.0638 / Low: 0.0608). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KES (High: 0.0617 / Low: 0.0611).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0642) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0694), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-7.54%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0642
2011 Avg (May) 0.0694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0625 0.0606 0.0617
February 0.0628 0.0609 0.0622
March 0.0634 0.0620 0.0628
April 0.0637 0.0630 0.0635
May 0.0660 0.0634 0.0642
June 0.0657 0.0628 0.0642
July 0.0638 0.0608 0.0630
August 0.0609 0.0600 0.0604
September 0.0614 0.0597 0.0604
October 0.0620 0.0609 0.0615
November 0.0617 0.0611 0.0614
December 0.0625 0.0613 0.0618