2012 ZMK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0178 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0156 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0164 KES

2012 ZMK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZMK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.0178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0167 to the December average rate of 0.0165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0178 was down 16.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89 KES

2011 Average 91 KES

Yearly Trough Low 78 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.34 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0174

0.0155

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0015 KES (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0163). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0156).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0172) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0186), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-7.20%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0172

2011 Avg (July) 0.0186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0172	0.0162	0.0167
February	0.0162	0.0156	0.0159
March	0.0158	0.0156	0.0156
April	0.0162	0.0156	0.0158
May	0.0164	0.0158	0.0162
June	0.0163	0.0159	0.0161
July	0.0178	0.0163	0.0172
August	0.0174	0.0168	0.0171
September	0.0170	0.0166	0.0168
October	0.0168	0.0161	0.0165
November	0.0166	0.0163	0.0165
December	0.0173	0.0162	0.0165