2012 MXN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.7562 KES

YEARLY LOW

5.9813 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.4270 KES

2012 MXN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 6.7562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 5.9813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7749 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4195 to the December average rate of 6.6741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.7562 was down 15.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.9715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 337,812 KES

2011 Average 357,459 KES

Yearly Trough Low 299,065 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,747.22 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.7334

6.0222

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 6.3446, compared to 6.5095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3446

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.4914 KES (High: 6.5832 / Low: 6.0918). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1263 KES (High: 6.4261 / Low: 6.2998).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4914

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1830 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.6741) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.2844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3898 (+6.20%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.6741

2011 Avg (December) 6.2844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.5832	6.0918	6.4195
February	6.5924	6.4183	6.4950
March	6.5661	6.3854	6.5076
April	6.5326	6.2809	6.3735
May	6.4349	6.0490	6.1905
June	6.2899	5.9813	6.0815
July	6.4011	6.1684	6.3037
August	6.4261	6.2998	6.3826
September	6.6486	6.3737	6.5438
October	6.6591	6.5201	6.6050
November	6.6354	6.4608	6.5477
December	6.7562	6.6058	6.6741