YEARLY HIGH
0.5676 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5285 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5528 KGS

2012 KES to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.5676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.5285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5422 to the December average rate of 0.5513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5676 was down 3.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,838 KGS
2011 Average 2,613 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,642 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.66 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5660
0.5325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KGS 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 0.5577, compared to 0.5479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0280 KGS (High: 0.5628 / Low: 0.5348). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 KGS (High: 0.5527 / Low: 0.5501).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.5630) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.12%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.5630
2011 Avg (March) 0.5624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5582 0.5340 0.5422
February 0.5675 0.5590 0.5632
March 0.5676 0.5593 0.5630
April 0.5646 0.5601 0.5629
May 0.5654 0.5409 0.5586
June 0.5655 0.5450 0.5565
July 0.5628 0.5348 0.5542
August 0.5380 0.5290 0.5353
September 0.5561 0.5285 0.5415
October 0.5550 0.5510 0.5530
November 0.5536 0.5498 0.5521
December 0.5527 0.5501 0.5513