2012 NZD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 NZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the NZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 72.8405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 63.7712.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0693 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.8506 to the December average rate of 71.3503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 72.8405 was down 12.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 82.9788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
NZD to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 67.5716, compared to 69.3336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7620 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 4.2720 KES (High: 70.1525 / Low: 65.8805). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2512 KES (High: 68.7313 / Low: 67.4801).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.8213 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 71.3503) against the same month in 2011 (average: 66.6410), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7093 (+7.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.1525 | 65.8805 | 68.8506 |
| February | 69.9538 | 68.3771 | 69.2661 |
| March | 69.4638 | 66.4692 | 68.0138 |
| April | 68.7313 | 67.4801 | 68.0400 |
| May | 67.8415 | 63.7712 | 65.2187 |
| June | 67.3950 | 64.8054 | 66.0402 |
| July | 68.3038 | 66.2655 | 67.2936 |
| August | 69.1084 | 67.3425 | 68.1588 |
| September | 70.9341 | 67.0750 | 69.3323 |
| October | 70.5659 | 69.2455 | 69.7499 |
| November | 70.8207 | 69.3391 | 70.1168 |
| December | 72.8405 | 70.2509 | 71.3503 |