2012 SBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.2748 KES

YEARLY LOW

11.1567 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8487 KES

2012 SBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 12.2748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 11.1567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1180 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7364 to the December average rate of 12.1145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.2748 was down 10.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.7516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,374 KES

2011 Average 58,342 KES

Yearly Trough Low 55,784 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,590.24 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.1655

11.5530

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 11.7491, compared to 11.9483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7491

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.8619 KES (High: 12.0186 / Low: 11.1567). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0768 KES (High: 11.9393 / Low: 11.8625).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8619

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.3528 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 12.0889) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.8050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2840 (+2.41%).

2012 Avg (June) 12.0889

2011 Avg (June) 11.8050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.0186	11.1567	11.7364
February	11.8570	11.6541	11.7793
March	11.6872	11.4240	11.6041
April	11.7449	11.5974	11.6575
May	11.8287	11.5741	11.6284
June	12.2748	11.9703	12.0889
July	12.0646	11.4077	11.7361
August	11.9393	11.8625	11.8986
September	12.0073	11.8848	11.9406
October	12.0473	11.7614	11.9497
November	12.1251	11.9192	12.0502
December	12.1460	12.0075	12.1145