YEARLY HIGH
0.5410 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.5093 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5243 KES

2021 GYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.5410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.5093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5254 to the December average rate of 0.5400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5410 was up 1.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,705 KES
2020 Average 2,547 KES
Yearly Trough Low 2,546 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.72 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

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GYD 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 0.5199, compared to 0.5287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0126 KES (High: 0.5221 / Low: 0.5095). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 KES (High: 0.5170 / Low: 0.5148).

April Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0126
June Spread (Stable) Âą0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.5400) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5280), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+2.27%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.5400
2020 Avg (December) 0.5280

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Month High Low Average
January 0.5281 0.5220 0.5254
February 0.5266 0.5228 0.5242
March 0.5259 0.5232 0.5244
April 0.5221 0.5095 0.5161
May 0.5175 0.5093 0.5139
June 0.5170 0.5148 0.5155
July 0.5200 0.5156 0.5173
August 0.5260 0.5187 0.5227
September 0.5288 0.5250 0.5267
October 0.5315 0.5283 0.5301
November 0.5378 0.5317 0.5353
December 0.5410 0.5385 0.5400