YEARLY HIGH
48.4001 KES
YEARLY LOW
44.9767 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.9283 KES

2012 TRY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TRY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 48.4001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 44.9767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4234 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.7746 to the December average rate of 48.0957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 48.4001 was down 16.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 57.6663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,420,003 KES
2011 Average 2,645,639 KES
Yearly Trough Low 2,248,834 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,169.14 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

48.2737
46.1374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 46.6420, compared to 47.2145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.6420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.2145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.8764 KES (High: 47.8530 / Low: 44.9767). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5764 KES (High: 48.4001 / Low: 47.8237).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8764
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5764

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8795 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 48.0957) against the same month in 2011 (average: 46.2617), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8340 (+3.96%).

2012 Avg (December) 48.0957
2011 Avg (December) 46.2617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.8530 44.9767 46.7746
February 47.8280 46.6424 47.1949
March 47.2145 45.3896 46.3154
April 47.2862 46.0367 46.5095
May 47.3499 45.9836 46.5995
June 46.7770 46.0799 46.4584
July 47.0414 45.9483 46.4407
August 47.3850 46.1069 46.8177
September 47.6974 46.3002 46.9792
October 47.5097 46.8953 47.2301
November 48.1531 47.3930 47.7235
December 48.4001 47.8237 48.0957