YEARLY HIGH
0.4538 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.4253 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4381 KES

2021 YER to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the YER to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.4538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.4253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4390 to the December average rate of 0.4515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4538 was up 1.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,269 KES
2020 Average 2,127 KES
Yearly Trough Low 2,126 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.40 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

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YER 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 0.4345, compared to 0.4417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0084 KES (High: 0.4350 / Low: 0.4266). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 KES (High: 0.4316 / Low: 0.4306).

April Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0084
June Spread (Stable) Âą0.0011

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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.4515) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+2.27%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.4515
2020 Avg (December) 0.4415

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Month High Low Average
January 0.4409 0.4365 0.4390
February 0.4398 0.4370 0.4380
March 0.4388 0.4371 0.4381
April 0.4350 0.4266 0.4313
May 0.4328 0.4253 0.4296
June 0.4316 0.4306 0.4311
July 0.4343 0.4305 0.4322
August 0.4380 0.4342 0.4366
September 0.4416 0.4381 0.4392
October 0.4447 0.4415 0.4431
November 0.4498 0.4447 0.4475
December 0.4538 0.4497 0.4515