YEARLY HIGH
0.2253 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.1905 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2125 KES

2010 AMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the AMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.2253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.1905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0348 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2008 to the December average rate of 0.2235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,126 KES
Yearly Average 1,062 KES
Yearly Trough Low 953 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.78 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.2268
0.1906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.2027, compared to 0.2222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0182 KES (High: 0.2105 / Low: 0.1923). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 KES (High: 0.2237 / Low: 0.2209).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 0.2224.

2010 Avg (November) 0.2224
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2021 0.1992 0.2008
February 0.2035 0.1971 0.2014
March 0.2033 0.1980 0.2006
April 0.2017 0.1905 0.1936
May 0.2105 0.1923 0.2034
June 0.2225 0.2087 0.2168
July 0.2250 0.2164 0.2215
August 0.2233 0.2168 0.2194
September 0.2237 0.2209 0.2224
October 0.2252 0.2219 0.2237
November 0.2253 0.2202 0.2224
December 0.2250 0.2220 0.2235