2012 SAR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.3507 KES

YEARLY LOW

21.8794 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.5276 KES

2012 SAR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 23.3507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 21.8794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4713 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.9598 to the December average rate of 22.9233, 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 23.3507 was down 17.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.3352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,754 KES

2011 Average 118,326 KES

Yearly Trough Low 109,397 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,356.58 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.0459

22.0131

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 22.4067, compared to 22.6484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4067

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.6484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.9882 KES (High: 23.3507 / Low: 22.3625). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0724 KES (High: 22.2078 / Low: 22.1354).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9882

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0724

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 0.8122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 22.9598) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.5905), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3694 (+6.34%).

2012 Avg (January) 22.9598

2011 Avg (January) 21.5905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.3507	22.3625	22.9598
February	22.3312	22.0133	22.1476
March	22.1842	21.8794	22.0991
April	22.2078	22.1354	22.1644
May	23.1340	22.1477	22.4679
June	22.9855	22.1796	22.6016
July	22.5031	22.3665	22.4475
August	22.4930	22.3509	22.4213
September	22.8029	22.4025	22.5689
October	22.7453	22.6305	22.7027
November	22.9205	22.7425	22.8269
December	22.9600	22.8427	22.9233