2011 AMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2825 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.2176 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2382 KES

2011 AMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.2825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.2176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0650 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2222 to the December average rate of 0.2257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2825 was up 25.43% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,413 KES

2010 Average 1,063 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,088 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.92 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2730

0.2176

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 0.2274, compared to 0.2490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0267 KES (High: 0.2596 / Low: 0.2329). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 KES (High: 0.2251 / Low: 0.2217).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.2684) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0447 (+19.96%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.2684

2010 Avg (October) 0.2237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2238	0.2199	0.2222
February	0.2251	0.2217	0.2233
March	0.2339	0.2248	0.2294
April	0.2268	0.2224	0.2242
May	0.2319	0.2243	0.2281
June	0.2447	0.2284	0.2373
July	0.2504	0.2402	0.2449
August	0.2582	0.2507	0.2531
September	0.2776	0.2517	0.2586
October	0.2825	0.2621	0.2684
November	0.2596	0.2329	0.2435
December	0.2357	0.2176	0.2257