YEARLY HIGH
2.8147 KES
YEARLY LOW
2.6198 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7198 KES

2012 THB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the THB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2.8147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 2.6198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1949 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7296 to the December average rate of 2.8067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8147 was down 18.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 703,676 KES
2011 Average 727,963 KES
Yearly Trough Low 654,961 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,715.25 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8212
2.6471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 2.6994, compared to 2.7402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.1168 KES (High: 2.7366 / Low: 2.6198). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 KES (High: 2.7798 / Low: 2.7688).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1168
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.8067) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0338 (+1.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.8067
2011 Avg (December) 2.7730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7596 2.6877 2.7296
February 2.7318 2.6790 2.7040
March 2.7207 2.6654 2.6998
April 2.7053 2.6789 2.6930
May 2.7231 2.6703 2.6917
June 2.7366 2.6198 2.6785
July 2.6775 2.6392 2.6616
August 2.6940 2.6642 2.6765
September 2.7742 2.6909 2.7331
October 2.7798 2.7688 2.7749
November 2.7998 2.7740 2.7882
December 2.8147 2.7895 2.8067