YEARLY HIGH
2.6254 KES
YEARLY LOW
2.4119 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5182 KES

2021 UYU to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UYU to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 2.6254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 2.4119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2135 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5982 to the December average rate of 2.5492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.6254 was down 3.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.7254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,127 KES
2020 Average 12,699 KES
Yearly Trough Low 12,059 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,067.38 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

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UYU 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 2.5011, compared to 2.5354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.1078 KES (High: 2.5868 / Low: 2.4790). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 KES (High: 2.5902 / Low: 2.5716).

August Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1078
September Spread (Stable) Âą0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0878 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.5982) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.7078), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1095 (-4.04%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.5982
2020 Avg (January) 2.7078

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Month High Low Average
January 2.6254 2.5723 2.5982
February 2.6042 2.5425 2.5677
March 2.5438 2.4558 2.4799
April 2.4635 2.4119 2.4469
May 2.4590 2.4219 2.4417
June 2.4825 2.4587 2.4722
July 2.4853 2.4471 2.4672
August 2.5868 2.4790 2.5238
September 2.5902 2.5716 2.5816
October 2.5758 2.5241 2.5472
November 2.5683 2.5180 2.5434
December 2.5601 2.5308 2.5492