2010 BBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.0974 KES

YEARLY LOW

37.6556 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.6032 KES

2010 BBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 41.0974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 37.6556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4418 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.8795 to the December average rate of 40.2600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205,487 KES

Yearly Average 198,016 KES

Yearly Trough Low 188,278 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,208.77 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

40.9152

37.6035

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 38.8617, compared to 40.3446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.8617

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.3446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 1.2893 KES (High: 39.9021 / Low: 38.6129). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2100 KES (High: 40.3698 / Low: 40.1598).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2893

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4078 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 40.4860.

2010 Avg (June) 40.4860

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.1640	37.6556	37.8795
February	38.6749	37.9644	38.3774
March	38.7677	38.2937	38.4665
April	38.8945	38.5027	38.6515
May	39.9021	38.6129	39.3092
June	41.0974	39.9549	40.4860
July	40.8840	40.0727	40.6392
August	40.7757	39.6788	40.2314
September	40.6420	40.2350	40.4187
October	40.5631	40.2180	40.3310
November	40.4696	40.0026	40.1875
December	40.3698	40.1598	40.2600