YEARLY HIGH
58.3416 KES
YEARLY LOW
49.6396 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.6943 KES

2010 BGN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BGN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 58.3416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 49.6396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7020 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.2470 to the December average rate of 54.4180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 291,708 KES
Yearly Average 268,471 KES
Yearly Trough Low 248,198 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,510.10 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

57.9913
49.8710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 52.7388, compared to 54.6498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.7388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.6498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was November, with a trading range of 4.6304 KES (High: 58.3416 / Low: 53.7112). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2568 KES (High: 54.0177 / Low: 52.7609).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.6304
March Spread (Stable) ±1.2568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3661 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 56.1522.

2010 Avg (November) 56.1522
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.0767 54.2018 55.2470
February 54.3100 53.0037 53.5973
March 54.0177 52.7609 53.3643
April 53.6653 52.3300 53.0212
May 52.7759 49.6396 50.6551
June 51.4317 49.6623 50.5477
July 54.1135 51.1205 53.0602
August 54.1868 52.4931 53.0113
September 56.3041 52.6880 53.9424
October 58.0912 56.6651 57.3146
November 58.3416 53.7112 56.1522
December 55.2781 53.8675 54.4180