2012 ZAR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0919 KES

YEARLY LOW

9.5645 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3083 KES

2012 ZAR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 11.0919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 9.5645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5274 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7515 to the December average rate of 9.9660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.0919 was down 18.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.6126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 554,596 KES

2011 Average 613,154 KES

Yearly Trough Low 478,226 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,369.62 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.0199

9.6055

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 10.5942, compared to 10.0225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5942

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6613 KES (High: 10.7627 / Low: 10.1015). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3065 KES (High: 9.8784 / Low: 9.5720).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6613

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.8509) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.3490), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4982 (-4.39%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.8509

2011 Avg (February) 11.3490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.9682	10.4986	10.7515
February	11.0919	10.6068	10.8509
March	11.0776	10.6973	10.9021
April	10.8871	10.3978	10.6197
May	10.7627	10.1015	10.3445
June	10.2638	9.9343	10.0963
July	10.3660	9.9135	10.2130
August	10.4055	9.9423	10.1796
September	10.3724	10.0159	10.2279
October	10.1987	9.5645	9.8248
November	9.8784	9.5720	9.7234
December	10.1557	9.6112	9.9660