YEARLY HIGH
2.9661 KES
YEARLY LOW
2.7771 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8576 KES

2012 TWD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TWD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 2.9661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 2.7771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1890 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8681 to the December average rate of 2.9588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9661 was down 15.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.5021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,831 KES
2011 Average 15,092 KES
Yearly Trough Low 13,885 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 945.23 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9740
2.7916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 2.8331, compared to 2.8821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1162 KES (High: 2.9227 / Low: 2.8064). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 KES (High: 2.9661 / Low: 2.9454).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1162
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

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 0.0572 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.9588) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1024 (+3.59%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.9588
2011 Avg (December) 2.8563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9227 2.8064 2.8681
February 2.8382 2.7913 2.8109
March 2.8255 2.7771 2.8068
April 2.8497 2.8074 2.8214
May 2.9152 2.8308 2.8584
June 2.8760 2.7889 2.8328
July 2.8248 2.7940 2.8086
August 2.8193 2.7957 2.8069
September 2.9160 2.8149 2.8684
October 2.9182 2.8974 2.9108
November 2.9559 2.9190 2.9394
December 2.9661 2.9454 2.9588