2012 PEN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.7665 KES

YEARLY LOW

30.7130 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.0307 KES

2012 PEN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 33.7665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 30.7130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0535 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.9649 to the December average rate of 33.4935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 33.7665 was down 13.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.9065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168,833 KES

2011 Average 161,182 KES

Yearly Trough Low 153,565 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,267.54 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

33.7486

30.6874

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 31.4133, compared to 32.6481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.4133

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.3671 KES (High: 32.5202 / Low: 31.1530). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2804 KES (High: 32.2698 / Low: 31.9894).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3671

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2804

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0224 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 33.4935) against the same month in 2011 (average: 32.0441), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4494 (+4.52%).

2012 Avg (December) 33.4935

2011 Avg (December) 32.0441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.5202	31.1530	31.9649
February	31.1235	30.7329	30.9425
March	31.1375	30.7130	31.0130
April	31.4844	31.0826	31.2768
May	32.0774	31.3662	31.5898
June	31.8877	31.5359	31.6931
July	32.1907	31.5720	31.9320
August	32.2698	31.9894	32.1279
September	32.9501	32.2151	32.5173
October	33.0036	32.6726	32.8737
November	33.2849	32.7290	32.9440
December	33.7665	33.2027	33.4935