2011 BAM to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

73.9912 KES

YEARLY LOW

53.6132 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

63.0882 KES

2011 BAM to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 73.9912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 53.6132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3780 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.2772 to the December average rate of 58.2294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 73.9912 was up 26.91% compared to the 2010 peak of 58.3007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 369,956 KES

2010 Average 268,274 KES

Yearly Trough Low 268,066 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,890.22 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

72.3044

53.7293

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 60.3552, compared to 65.8212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.3552

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.8212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 7.8604 KES (High: 68.6810 / Low: 60.8206). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6710 KES (High: 63.4338 / Low: 61.7628).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.8604

May Spread (Stable) ±1.6710

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.3463 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 70.7565) against the same month in 2010 (average: 57.2430), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5135 (+23.61%).

2011 Avg (October) 70.7565

2010 Avg (October) 57.2430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.8411	53.6132	55.2772
February	58.1251	55.8872	56.8244
March	61.6156	58.3947	60.3064
April	63.2147	60.3337	61.8683
May	63.4338	61.7628	62.4744
June	67.2545	63.1955	65.3803
July	66.8863	64.2985	65.6053
August	69.4053	66.1616	68.0112
September	71.4157	65.9080	67.7492
October	73.9912	68.8183	70.7565
November	68.6810	60.8206	64.5757
December	62.1019	55.6470	58.2294