2012 YER to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4062 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.3765 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3922 KES

2012 YER to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the YER to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.4062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.3765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0297 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3941 to the December average rate of 0.3999, 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 0.4062 was down 18.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,031 KES

2011 Average 2,069 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,882 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.36 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4016

0.3807

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.3893, compared to 0.3950 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) 0.3893

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0196 KES (High: 0.4062 / Low: 0.3866). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 KES (High: 0.4008 / Low: 0.3987).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.3931) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3980), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-1.24%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.3931

2011 Avg (May) 0.3980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3994	0.3875	0.3941
February	0.3897	0.3765	0.3824
March	0.3882	0.3818	0.3847
April	0.3886	0.3853	0.3866
May	0.4062	0.3866	0.3931
June	0.4015	0.3887	0.3951
July	0.3925	0.3898	0.3915
August	0.3923	0.3896	0.3910
September	0.3975	0.3907	0.3937
October	0.3970	0.3947	0.3961
November	0.3997	0.3969	0.3981
December	0.4008	0.3987	0.3999