2012 RUB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8686 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.5223 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7225 KES

2012 RUB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 2.8686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 2.5223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3464 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7464 to the December average rate of 2.7986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8686 was down 14.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,343 KES

2011 Average 15,106 KES

Yearly Trough Low 12,611 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,731.84 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8496

2.5520

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 2.7476, compared to 2.6973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7476

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2448 KES (High: 2.8300 / Low: 2.5853). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0535 KES (High: 2.8508 / Low: 2.7974).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2448

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0535

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1555 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.8248) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.9657), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1409 (-4.75%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.8248

2011 Avg (March) 2.9657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8190	2.6383	2.7464
February	2.8471	2.7422	2.7850
March	2.8686	2.7777	2.8248
April	2.8508	2.7974	2.8205
May	2.8300	2.5853	2.7322
June	2.6327	2.5223	2.5768
July	2.6363	2.5402	2.5932
August	2.6628	2.5985	2.6319
September	2.7650	2.6033	2.6967
October	2.7698	2.7081	2.7365
November	2.7851	2.6911	2.7271
December	2.8317	2.7746	2.7986