YEARLY HIGH
0.1262 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.1184 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1219 KES

2021 KPW to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KPW to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.1262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.1184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1221 to the December average rate of 0.1255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1262 was up 1.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 631 KES
2020 Average 592 KES
Yearly Trough Low 592 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.12 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

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KPW 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 0.1208, compared to 0.1229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0023 KES (High: 0.1210 / Low: 0.1187). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KES (High: 0.1199 / Low: 0.1197).

April Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0023
June Spread (Stable) Âą0.0003

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1255) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+2.25%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1255
2020 Avg (December) 0.1228

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1227 0.1214 0.1221
February 0.1224 0.1216 0.1218
March 0.1221 0.1216 0.1219
April 0.1210 0.1187 0.1200
May 0.1204 0.1184 0.1194
June 0.1199 0.1197 0.1198
July 0.1207 0.1197 0.1202
August 0.1221 0.1207 0.1214
September 0.1228 0.1221 0.1224
October 0.1236 0.1228 0.1232
November 0.1251 0.1236 0.1244
December 0.1262 0.1250 0.1255