YEARLY HIGH
17.8113 KES
YEARLY LOW
16.3352 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9993 KES

2021 CNY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 17.8113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 16.3352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4761 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9772 to the December average rate of 17.7369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.8113 was up 4.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 17.0827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 445,282 KES
2020 Average 386,177 KES
Yearly Trough Low 408,380 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,901.42 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

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CNY 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 16.8048, compared to 17.1938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.3968 KES (High: 16.9090 / Low: 16.5122). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1288 KES (High: 17.1412 / Low: 17.0124).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą0.3968
September Spread (Stable) Âą0.1288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2915 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 17.7369) against the same month in 2020 (average: 16.8957), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8411 (+4.98%).

2021 Avg (December) 17.7369
2020 Avg (December) 16.8957

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Month High Low Average
January 17.1370 16.7978 16.9772
February 17.0301 16.8879 16.9629
March 16.9821 16.6796 16.8440
April 16.7151 16.3352 16.5525
May 16.9090 16.5122 16.7135
June 16.8921 16.6315 16.7790
July 16.8221 16.6262 16.6984
August 16.9967 16.7808 16.8719
September 17.1412 17.0124 17.0595
October 17.4055 17.1406 17.2677
November 17.6767 17.3767 17.5281
December 17.8113 17.6646 17.7369