2012 QAR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.0511 KES

YEARLY LOW

22.5382 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.2038 KES

2012 QAR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 24.0511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 22.5382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5128 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6492 to the December average rate of 23.6124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 24.0511 was down 17.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 29.1932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120,255 KES

2011 Average 121,905 KES

Yearly Trough Low 112,691 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,564.04 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.7377

22.6758

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 23.0804, compared to 23.3272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0804

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.3272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.0169 KES (High: 24.0511 / Low: 23.0341). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0740 KES (High: 22.8754 / Low: 22.8015).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0169

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0740

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.8361 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 23.6492) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.2431), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4060 (+6.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 23.6492

2011 Avg (January) 22.2431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.0511	23.0341	23.6492
February	23.0010	22.6743	22.8131
March	22.8547	22.5382	22.7643
April	22.8754	22.8015	22.8309
May	23.8285	22.8120	23.1434
June	23.6781	22.8456	23.2814
July	23.1764	23.0409	23.1165
August	23.1695	23.0218	23.0907
September	23.4783	23.0741	23.2462
October	23.4267	23.3106	23.3838
November	23.6090	23.4253	23.5136
December	23.6511	23.5289	23.6124