YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0042 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 KES

2012 STD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0045 to the December average rate of 0.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0046 was down 21.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23 KES
2011 Average 25 KES
Yearly Trough Low 21 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.45 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0046
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.0045, compared to 0.0044 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0045
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0003 KES (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KES (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0042).

September Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0045) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+2.97%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0045
2011 Avg (January) 0.0044

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
February 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
March 0.0045 0.0043 0.0045
April 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
May 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
June 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
July 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
August 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
September 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
October 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
November 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
December 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046