2012 PLN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.9844 KES

YEARLY LOW

24.1016 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.9876 KES

2012 PLN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 27.9844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 24.1016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8828 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.4132 to the December average rate of 27.5437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.9844 was down 16.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 33.4055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 559,688 KES

2011 Average 600,370 KES

Yearly Trough Low 482,032 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,656.67 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

27.8275

24.4212

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 25.7019, compared to 26.2733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.7019

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.0994 KES (High: 26.4131 / Low: 24.3137). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6876 KES (High: 27.2110 / Low: 26.5234).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0994

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6876

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0190 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 27.5437) against the same month in 2011 (average: 25.4482), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0955 (+8.23%).

2012 Avg (December) 27.5437

2011 Avg (December) 25.4482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.5549	24.5462	25.4132
February	26.9894	25.5607	26.2561
March	26.8146	25.7790	26.4819
April	26.7432	25.8610	26.1871
May	26.4131	24.3137	25.1681
June	25.0858	24.1016	24.7051
July	25.2289	24.1743	24.7384
August	25.8425	25.1512	25.4908
September	27.2669	25.2835	26.3904
October	27.2110	26.5234	26.9051
November	27.2485	25.9773	26.5717
December	27.9844	26.9670	27.5437