2021 AUD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 AUD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the AUD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 87.5663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 77.9976.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5686 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.8188 to the December average rate of 80.8309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 87.5663 was up 3.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 84.9635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
AUD to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 83.8711, compared to 80.8874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9837 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 4.1311 KES (High: 87.5663 / Low: 83.4351). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3643 KES (High: 84.0787 / Low: 82.7145).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.0356 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 85.0694) against the same month in 2020 (average: 67.1804), the exchange rate shifted by +17.8890 (+26.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85.6960 | 83.8072 | 84.8188 |
| February | 87.5663 | 83.4351 | 85.0694 |
| March | 85.9104 | 83.1126 | 84.5155 |
| April | 84.2754 | 81.7062 | 83.1050 |
| May | 84.0787 | 82.7145 | 83.3807 |
| June | 83.6910 | 80.6128 | 82.3373 |
| July | 81.4058 | 79.2500 | 80.3017 |
| August | 80.5479 | 77.9976 | 79.7962 |
| September | 82.0191 | 79.3234 | 80.6338 |
| October | 83.7199 | 80.2573 | 82.0804 |
| November | 83.6986 | 80.1337 | 81.6813 |
| December | 82.1978 | 78.8679 | 80.8309 |