2012 PGK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.1304 KES

YEARLY LOW

39.0747 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.7687 KES

2012 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 42.1304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 39.0747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0557 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9113 to the December average rate of 41.7380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.1304 was down 12.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 48.3741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210,652 KES

2011 Average 190,540 KES

Yearly Trough Low 195,374 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,278.42 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

41.9484

39.4235

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 40.3292, compared to 41.2081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.3292

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.2081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.8239 KES (High: 41.7166 / Low: 39.8926). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3763 KES (High: 41.6999 / Low: 41.3236).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8239

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3763

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2626 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 41.7380) against the same month in 2011 (average: 40.6287), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1093 (+2.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 41.7380

2011 Avg (December) 40.6287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.7166	39.8926	40.9113
February	40.5329	39.1893	39.6487
March	40.6094	39.0747	39.6339
April	40.9452	39.7098	40.3461
May	41.6703	39.9290	40.6684
June	41.4042	40.1720	40.7669
July	41.3187	40.1011	40.7830
August	41.0190	40.3695	40.7459
September	41.7526	40.6938	41.1643
October	41.7422	40.9718	41.3248
November	41.6999	41.3236	41.4925
December	42.1304	41.1383	41.7380