2012 SYP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6671 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.2053 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3479 KES

2012 SYP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.6671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.2053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4618 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5878 to the December average rate of 1.2110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6671 was down 22.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,336 KES

2011 Average 9,233 KES

Yearly Trough Low 6,026 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,309.22 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6255

1.1733

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SYP 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 1.4426, compared to 1.2532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4426

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2074 KES (High: 1.6671 / Low: 1.4598). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 KES (High: 1.4506 / Low: 1.4450).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2074

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1409 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.5878) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7310), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1431 (-8.27%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.5878

2011 Avg (January) 1.7310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6671	1.4598	1.5878
February	1.4578	1.4387	1.4469
March	1.4496	1.4282	1.4433
April	1.4506	1.4450	1.4482
May	1.4516	1.3366	1.4010
June	1.3511	1.3100	1.3284
July	1.3169	1.2924	1.3064
August	1.2973	1.2619	1.2810
September	1.2694	1.2521	1.2610
October	1.2498	1.2282	1.2421
November	1.2312	1.2085	1.2175
December	1.2164	1.2053	1.2110