2012 XPF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9528 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.8538 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9100 KES

2012 XPF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.9528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.8538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0990 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9301 to the December average rate of 0.9443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9528 was down 21.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,764 KES

2011 Average 5,177 KES

Yearly Trough Low 4,269 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 494.97 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9520

0.8601

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.9129, compared to 0.9072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0432 KES (High: 0.9322 / Low: 0.8890). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 KES (High: 0.9334 / Low: 0.9184).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0432

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

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 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.9443) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-1.05%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.9443

2011 Avg (December) 0.9544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9406	0.9203	0.9301
February	0.9317	0.9074	0.9202
March	0.9279	0.8988	0.9167
April	0.9281	0.9091	0.9164
May	0.9228	0.8931	0.9045
June	0.8979	0.8767	0.8894
July	0.8906	0.8538	0.8677
August	0.8901	0.8616	0.8731
September	0.9322	0.8890	0.9121
October	0.9334	0.9184	0.9256
November	0.9344	0.9082	0.9202
December	0.9528	0.9312	0.9443