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2011 KES to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the KES to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 233.9933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 169.9190.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.0743 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 227.1047 to the December average rate of 214.5929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 233.9933 was down 8.06% compared to the 2010 peak of 254.5151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
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KES to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: JanâJun) was 208.8574, compared to 190.8215 in the second half (H2: JulâDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanâJun) by a margin of 18.0359 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 28.1873 STD (High: 206.4399 / Low: 178.2526). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9843 STD (High: 193.2099 / Low: 187.2256).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.7623 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 227.1047) against the same month in 2010 (average: 216.3402), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7645 (+4.98%).
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| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 233.9933 | 220.4967 | 227.1047 |
| February | 224.4360 | 215.3529 | 220.9628 |
| March | 215.1403 | 203.3043 | 208.2005 |
| April | 210.5393 | 198.0087 | 203.6775 |
| May | 204.0755 | 198.0087 | 201.0111 |
| June | 200.0727 | 186.9349 | 192.1876 |
| July | 193.2099 | 187.2256 | 190.8432 |
| August | 189.5331 | 181.0733 | 185.0460 |
| September | 188.3850 | 175.6159 | 182.6292 |
| October | 185.9045 | 169.9190 | 178.1210 |
| November | 206.4399 | 178.2526 | 193.6968 |
| December | 225.2830 | 201.7864 | 214.5929 |