2010 BMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

82.1947 KES

YEARLY LOW

75.3112 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

79.2063 KES

2010 BMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 82.1947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 75.3112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8835 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.7590 to the December average rate of 80.5200, 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 BMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 410,974 KES

Yearly Average 396,032 KES

Yearly Trough Low 376,556 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,417.54 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

81.8304

75.2071

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 77.7234, compared to 80.6893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.7234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.6893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 2.5785 KES (High: 79.8042 / Low: 77.2257). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4200 KES (High: 80.7397 / Low: 80.3197).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5785

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4200

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 0.8156 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 80.9720.

2010 Avg (June) 80.9720

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	76.3281	75.3112	75.7590
February	77.3497	75.9288	76.7548
March	77.5353	76.5874	76.9330
April	77.7889	77.0054	77.3029
May	79.8042	77.2257	78.6183
June	82.1947	79.9097	80.9720
July	81.7681	80.1454	81.2785
August	81.5515	79.3577	80.4629
September	81.2839	80.4701	80.8373
October	81.1263	80.4361	80.6621
November	80.9392	80.0052	80.3751
December	80.7397	80.3197	80.5200