YEARLY HIGH
15.4645 KES
YEARLY LOW
13.7163 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.5309 KES

2012 NOK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 15.4645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 13.7163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7482 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4713 to the December average rate of 15.3166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.4645 was down 17.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.6334, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,322 KES
2011 Average 79,281 KES
Yearly Trough Low 68,581 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,741.10 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.4605
13.7336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 14.3886, compared to 14.6732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.7073 KES (High: 14.8527 / Low: 14.1453). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3239 KES (High: 14.6345 / Low: 14.3107).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7073
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3239

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2058 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 15.3166) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.7015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6150 (+4.18%).

2012 Avg (December) 15.3166
2011 Avg (December) 14.7015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6821 14.1777 14.4713
February 14.8979 14.3513 14.5435
March 14.8527 14.1453 14.5323
April 14.6345 14.3107 14.4479
May 14.5223 14.0783 14.2533
June 14.2510 13.8719 14.0833
July 14.1106 13.7163 13.8775
August 14.5443 13.9787 14.2362
September 14.9504 14.4422 14.7321
October 15.1420 14.7386 14.9155
November 15.1703 14.7898 14.9614
December 15.4645 15.0953 15.3166