YEARLY HIGH
82.8707 KES
YEARLY LOW
62.5635 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.6334 KES

2011 BND to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BND to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 82.8707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 62.5635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3072 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.8831 to the December average rate of 66.7449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 82.8707 was up 32.12% compared to the 2010 peak of 62.7253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 414,354 KES
2010 Average 290,841 KES
Yearly Trough Low 312,818 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,535.87 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

80.7659
61.2574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 66.8921, compared to 74.3747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.8921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.3747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 8.9530 KES (High: 77.7375 / Low: 68.7846). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7905 KES (High: 63.3540 / Low: 62.5635).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.9530
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7905

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.8996 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 79.1402) against the same month in 2010 (average: 61.8616), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2787 (+27.93%).

2011 Avg (October) 79.1402
2010 Avg (October) 61.8616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.3540 62.5635 62.8831
February 64.8013 63.3590 63.8615
March 67.8309 65.1377 66.4461
April 68.0726 65.9221 67.2033
May 69.7328 67.7807 68.9175
June 74.1503 69.7757 72.0408
July 75.7382 72.0266 73.8946
August 78.2217 75.7416 76.7851
September 81.0350 76.0594 77.4427
October 82.8707 77.6500 79.1402
November 77.7375 68.7846 72.2406
December 69.9914 64.1414 66.7449