YEARLY HIGH
0.0078 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0068 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 KES

2012 IRR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IRR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0077 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0078 was down 24.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39 KES
2011 Average 42 KES
Yearly Trough Low 34 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.07 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0077
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0071, compared to 0.0069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 KES (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KES (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0069).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0077) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0078), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.92%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0077
2011 Avg (January) 0.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0078 0.0074 0.0077
February 0.0074 0.0070 0.0071
March 0.0070 0.0070 0.0070
April 0.0071 0.0068 0.0070
May 0.0071 0.0068 0.0069
June 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
July 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
August 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068
September 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
October 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
November 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
December 0.0070 0.0070 0.0070