YEARLY HIGH
13.2264 KES
YEARLY LOW
11.7031 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4819 KES

2012 SEK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SEK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 13.2264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 11.7031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5233 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5532 to the December average rate of 13.0307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.2264 was down 16.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.8898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,132 KES
2011 Average 68,389 KES
Yearly Trough Low 58,516 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,616.46 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.1368
11.8632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 12.2727, compared to 12.6910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6508 KES (High: 12.3539 / Low: 11.7031). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3106 KES (High: 12.9989 / Low: 12.6882).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6508
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3443 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 13.0307) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.6366), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3941 (+3.12%).

2012 Avg (December) 13.0307
2011 Avg (December) 12.6366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7997 12.3104 12.5532
February 12.6306 12.2819 12.4609
March 12.5566 12.0215 12.3132
April 12.5950 12.2185 12.3420
May 12.3539 11.7031 11.9978
June 12.1440 11.8017 11.9694
July 12.4008 11.9297 12.1069
August 12.7727 12.4180 12.5989
September 13.0415 12.5185 12.8328
October 12.9989 12.6882 12.8180
November 12.9733 12.6037 12.7589
December 13.2264 12.8601 13.0307