2012 SOS to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0538 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0504 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0521 KES

2012 SOS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SOS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0529 to the December average rate of 0.0533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0538 was down 17.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 269 KES

2011 Average 275 KES

Yearly Trough Low 252 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.78 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0535

0.0508

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0518, compared to 0.0524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0518

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0025 KES (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0512). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KES (High: 0.0529 / Low: 0.0523).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0529) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+4.56%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0529

2011 Avg (January) 0.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0538	0.0516	0.0529
February	0.0515	0.0508	0.0511
March	0.0513	0.0504	0.0510
April	0.0516	0.0510	0.0512
May	0.0534	0.0511	0.0521
June	0.0537	0.0512	0.0524
July	0.0523	0.0515	0.0519
August	0.0521	0.0514	0.0518
September	0.0527	0.0517	0.0521
October	0.0529	0.0523	0.0525
November	0.0534	0.0528	0.0530
December	0.0536	0.0529	0.0533