2012 PHP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1053 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.9130 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0021 KES

2012 PHP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 2.1053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.9130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1924 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9767 to the December average rate of 2.0959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1053 was down 13.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 526,335 KES

2011 Average 512,670 KES

Yearly Trough Low 478,248 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,087.61 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1122

1.9165

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.9586, compared to 2.0456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9586

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0592 KES (High: 1.9958 / Low: 1.9366). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 KES (High: 2.1035 / Low: 2.0876).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0592

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

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 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.0828) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1499), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0671 (-3.12%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.0828

2011 Avg (November) 2.1499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9958	1.9366	1.9767
February	1.9752	1.9241	1.9472
March	1.9467	1.9130	1.9328
April	1.9718	1.9342	1.9488
May	1.9936	1.9444	1.9632
June	2.0075	1.9560	1.9828
July	2.0213	1.9917	2.0096
August	2.0188	1.9786	1.9987
September	2.0492	1.9992	2.0296
October	2.0708	2.0417	2.0571
November	2.1053	2.0707	2.0828
December	2.1035	2.0876	2.0959