2012 SDG to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.7233 KES

YEARLY LOW

18.9004 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.6127 KES

2012 SDG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 32.7233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 18.9004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8229 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.1779 to the December average rate of 19.4815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32.7233 was down 17.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 39.7068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163,616 KES

2011 Average 166,566 KES

Yearly Trough Low 94,502 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,114.52 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

33.4972

17.6661

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 31.4070, compared to 19.8184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.5886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.4070

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 12.5173 KES (High: 31.5318 / Low: 19.0145). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0926 KES (High: 19.3338 / Low: 19.2412).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.5173

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0926

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 9.1000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 32.1779) against the same month in 2011 (average: 32.3653), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1874 (-0.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 32.1779

2011 Avg (January) 32.3653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.7233	31.3310	32.1779
February	31.2907	30.8781	31.0435
March	31.1157	30.6543	30.9598
April	31.1452	30.9470	31.0727
May	32.4332	31.0670	31.4994
June	32.2370	31.1682	31.6884
July	31.5318	19.0145	22.5884
August	19.0963	18.9004	18.9854
September	19.3729	18.9845	19.1623
October	19.3338	19.2412	19.2913
November	19.5071	19.3195	19.4014
December	19.5549	19.4089	19.4815