2012 XAF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1736 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1552 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1656 KES

2012 XAF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1694 to the December average rate of 0.1719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1736 was down 21.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 868 KES

2011 Average 935 KES

Yearly Trough Low 776 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.83 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1733

0.1564

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1662, compared to 0.1651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0080 KES (High: 0.1694 / Low: 0.1614). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 KES (High: 0.1698 / Low: 0.1671).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1719) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1737), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-1.04%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1719

2011 Avg (December) 0.1737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1712	0.1675	0.1694
February	0.1694	0.1652	0.1675
March	0.1688	0.1632	0.1669
April	0.1687	0.1654	0.1668
May	0.1676	0.1626	0.1644
June	0.1638	0.1596	0.1619
July	0.1621	0.1552	0.1578
August	0.1616	0.1567	0.1589
September	0.1694	0.1614	0.1661
October	0.1698	0.1671	0.1684
November	0.1699	0.1655	0.1674
December	0.1736	0.1695	0.1719