YEARLY HIGH
282.2321 KES
YEARLY LOW
214.2042 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
235.6204 KES

2011 BHD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BHD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 282.2321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 214.2042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.0279 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.0403 to the December average rate of 229.5662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 282.2321 was up 29.28% compared to the 2010 peak of 218.3156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,411,161 KES
2010 Average 1,052,077 KES
Yearly Trough Low 1,071,021 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 340,139.48 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

273.5257
209.7234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 223.4820, compared to 247.7588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.2768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.4820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 247.7588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 24.3844 KES (High: 273.1423 / Low: 248.7579). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6132 KES (High: 215.8174 / Low: 214.2042).

September Spread (Volatile) ±24.3844
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 20.7175 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.7175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 268.2088) against the same month in 2010 (average: 214.2358), the exchange rate shifted by +53.9730 (+25.19%).

2011 Avg (October) 268.2088
2010 Avg (October) 214.2358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 215.8174 214.2042 215.0403
February 218.7728 215.0996 216.5128
March 228.4851 219.7297 223.8615
April 223.7358 221.1643 222.6201
May 230.6006 221.2037 226.5706
June 243.0627 228.1303 236.2866
July 242.1237 235.2932 238.8079
August 252.1558 242.0921 246.7569
September 273.1423 248.7579 255.7217
October 282.2321 263.4426 268.2088
November 261.1253 236.9764 247.4913
December 238.7784 221.6162 229.5662