YEARLY HIGH
1.9636 GYD
YEARLY LOW
1.8484 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9077 GYD

2021 KES to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 1.9636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.8484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1152 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9035 to the December average rate of 1.8520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9636 was down 5.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0860, 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 9,818 GYD
2020 Average 9,824 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 9,242 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 576.05 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

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KES to GYD 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 1.9236, compared to 1.8919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0475 GYD (High: 1.9627 / Low: 1.9152). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 GYD (High: 1.9424 / Low: 1.9343).

April Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0475
June Spread (Stable) Âą0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.9460) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9599), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0140 (-0.71%).

2021 Avg (May) 1.9460
2020 Avg (May) 1.9599

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Month High Low Average
January 1.9159 1.8937 1.9035
February 1.9127 1.8991 1.9075
March 1.9112 1.9014 1.9070
April 1.9627 1.9152 1.9377
May 1.9636 1.9324 1.9460
June 1.9424 1.9343 1.9397
July 1.9395 1.9229 1.9332
August 1.9280 1.9012 1.9133
September 1.9049 1.8910 1.8985
October 1.8929 1.8816 1.8864
November 1.8808 1.8593 1.8683
December 1.8571 1.8484 1.8520