2021 AZN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

66.7669 KES

YEARLY LOW

62.6264 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

64.4795 KES

2021 AZN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 66.7669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 62.6264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1405 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.6236 to the December average rate of 66.4406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 66.7669 was up 1.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 65.5507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 333,834 KES

2020 Average 312,739 KES

Yearly Trough Low 313,132 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,702.62 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

66.7667

62.8535

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AZN 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 63.9422, compared to 65.0168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.9422

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.0168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.2369 KES (High: 64.0336 / Low: 62.7966). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1420 KES (High: 63.4699 / Low: 63.3279).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2369

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0061 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 66.4406) against the same month in 2020 (average: 64.9053), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5353 (+2.37%).

2021 Avg (December) 66.4406

2020 Avg (December) 64.9053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.9098	64.2469	64.6236
February	64.7503	64.3225	64.4775
March	64.5897	64.3384	64.4932
April	64.0336	62.7966	63.4871
May	63.6992	62.6264	63.1796
June	63.4699	63.3279	63.3919
July	63.8583	63.3628	63.5839
August	64.5871	63.8462	64.2662
September	64.9746	64.6143	64.7685
October	65.4250	64.9692	65.1906
November	66.1788	65.4298	65.8512
December	66.7669	66.1645	66.4406