2012 SRD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

26.8300 KES

YEARLY LOW

25.0522 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.7920 KES

2012 SRD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SRD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 26.8300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 25.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7777 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3362 to the December average rate of 26.2164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 26.8300 was down 17.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.4504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 134,150 KES

2011 Average 137,760 KES

Yearly Trough Low 125,261 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,888.72 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

26.4387

25.2087

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SRD 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 25.6894, compared to 25.8945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.6894

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.2246 KES (High: 26.8300 / Low: 25.6053). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1600 KES (High: 26.2916 / Low: 26.1316).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2246

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1600

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 0.9337 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 26.3362) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.1970), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8607 (-9.80%).

2012 Avg (January) 26.3362

2011 Avg (January) 29.1970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.8300	25.6053	26.3362
February	25.6395	25.2360	25.4025
March	25.4886	25.0522	25.3112
April	25.5088	25.2998	25.4169
May	26.4912	25.3557	25.7639
June	26.3715	25.5430	25.9054
July	25.9076	25.5241	25.6922
August	25.7361	25.4987	25.6080
September	26.0526	25.5564	25.7916
October	26.0407	25.8081	25.9531
November	26.2453	25.9926	26.1060
December	26.2916	26.1316	26.2164