2012 RON to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 25.8604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 22.0029.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8575 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5881 to the December average rate of 25.1631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 25.8604 was down 22.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 33.4296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
RON to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 24.8313, compared to 23.9328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8985 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.8858 KES (High: 23.8887 / Low: 22.0029). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3591 KES (High: 24.3700 / Low: 24.0109).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0685 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 25.5881) against the same month in 2011 (average: 25.3749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2133 (+0.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8604 | 25.3651 | 25.5881 |
| February | 25.5592 | 24.8041 | 25.2450 |
| March | 25.3891 | 24.5287 | 25.0668 |
| April | 25.3267 | 24.8003 | 24.9919 |
| May | 24.8554 | 23.8562 | 24.3039 |
| June | 24.0089 | 23.5031 | 23.7921 |
| July | 23.8887 | 22.0029 | 22.7235 |
| August | 23.7618 | 22.3011 | 23.0596 |
| September | 24.7030 | 23.6029 | 24.1899 |
| October | 24.3700 | 24.0109 | 24.2097 |
| November | 24.7416 | 23.9265 | 24.2507 |
| December | 25.7226 | 24.5195 | 25.1631 |