YEARLY HIGH
0.5227 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.4750 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4998 PHP

2012 KES to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.5227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.4750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5059 to the December average rate of 0.4771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5227 was down 5.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5513, 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 2,614 PHP
2011 Average 2,451 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 2,375 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.80 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5214
0.4731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PHP 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 0.5106, compared to 0.4890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0153 PHP (High: 0.5164 / Low: 0.5011). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 PHP (High: 0.4790 / Low: 0.4754).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.5174) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.30%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.5174
2011 Avg (March) 0.5158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5164 0.5011 0.5059
February 0.5197 0.5063 0.5136
March 0.5227 0.5137 0.5174
April 0.5170 0.5072 0.5131
May 0.5143 0.5016 0.5094
June 0.5113 0.4981 0.5044
July 0.5021 0.4947 0.4976
August 0.5054 0.4954 0.5003
September 0.5002 0.4880 0.4927
October 0.4898 0.4829 0.4861
November 0.4829 0.4750 0.4801
December 0.4790 0.4754 0.4771