YEARLY HIGH
4.9838 AMD
YEARLY LOW
4.2391 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6101 AMD

2021 KES to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 4.9838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 4.2391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7447 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7494 to the December average rate of 4.3561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.9838 was up 3.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.8061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,919 AMD
2020 Average 22,700 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 21,195 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,723.74 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

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KES to AMD 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 4.8046, compared to 4.4155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.2006 AMD (High: 4.6732 / Low: 4.4726). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0637 AMD (High: 4.7854 / Low: 4.7218).

July Spread (Volatile) Âą0.2006
February Spread (Stable) Âą0.0637

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2277 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 4.8708) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.6044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2663 (+5.78%).

2021 Avg (April) 4.8708
2020 Avg (April) 4.6044

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Month High Low Average
January 4.7869 4.7157 4.7494
February 4.7854 4.7218 4.7644
March 4.8365 4.7712 4.7958
April 4.9838 4.7952 4.8708
May 4.8970 4.8098 4.8520
June 4.8342 4.7099 4.7955
July 4.6732 4.4726 4.5677
August 4.5460 4.4730 4.4990
September 4.4861 4.4018 4.4673
October 4.4394 4.2807 4.3351
November 4.3257 4.2391 4.2675
December 4.3949 4.2442 4.3561