YEARLY HIGH
233.9933 STD
YEARLY LOW
169.9190 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
199.8394 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,169,966 STD
2010 Average 1,154,455 STD
Yearly Trough Low 849,595 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320,371.30 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 208.8574, compared to 190.8215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.0359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.8574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.8215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą28.1873
July Spread (Stable) Âą5.9843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2011 Avg (January) 227.1047
2010 Avg (January) 216.3402

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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