YEARLY HIGH
13.8238 KES
YEARLY LOW
12.9721 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2850 KES

2012 TTD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TTD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 13.8238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 12.9721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8517 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6107 to the December average rate of 13.4450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.8238 was down 17.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.7998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,119 KES
2011 Average 70,202 KES
Yearly Trough Low 64,861 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,258.57 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.6625
13.0410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 13.2813, compared to 13.2887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5939 KES (High: 13.7198 / Low: 13.1260). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0636 KES (High: 13.3266 / Low: 13.2630).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5939
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0636

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 0.4796 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 13.6107) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.8186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7921 (+6.18%).

2012 Avg (January) 13.6107
2011 Avg (January) 12.8186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8238 13.2697 13.6107
February 13.2558 13.0598 13.1311
March 13.1507 12.9721 13.0928
April 13.1848 13.1016 13.1368
May 13.7198 13.1260 13.3189
June 13.6328 13.1571 13.3977
July 13.3373 13.1035 13.1889
August 13.6284 13.1031 13.1615
September 13.6167 13.1465 13.2569
October 13.3266 13.2630 13.2980
November 13.4714 13.3161 13.3819
December 13.5069 13.3964 13.4450