YEARLY HIGH
10.9120 KES
YEARLY LOW
10.2301 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4530 KES

2012 UAH to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UAH to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 10.9120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 10.2301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6819 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7257 to the December average rate of 10.6086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.9120 was down 17.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,560 KES
2011 Average 55,567 KES
Yearly Trough Low 51,151 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,409.67 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.7659
10.2826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 10.4501, compared to 10.4559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.4713 KES (High: 10.9120 / Low: 10.4407). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 KES (High: 10.3717 / Low: 10.3312).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4713
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

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 0.3771 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 10.7257) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.1769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5487 (+5.39%).

2012 Avg (January) 10.7257
2011 Avg (January) 10.1769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9120 10.4407 10.7257
February 10.4121 10.2861 10.3486
March 10.3581 10.2301 10.3228
April 10.3717 10.3312 10.3500
May 10.7325 10.3334 10.4616
June 10.6678 10.3352 10.4921
July 10.4714 10.3486 10.4100
August 10.4203 10.3421 10.3756
September 10.4970 10.3518 10.4200
October 10.4847 10.4050 10.4461
November 10.5501 10.4238 10.4751
December 10.7127 10.4718 10.6086