2021 BND to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BND to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BND to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 83.8066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 79.0806.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7260 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.8485 to the December average rate of 82.8789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 83.8066 was down 0.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 84.1786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 81.6230, compared to 81.6268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 2.4125 KES (High: 82.0562 / Low: 79.6436). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8129 KES (High: 82.9163 / Low: 82.1034).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9816 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 82.8789) against the same month in 2020 (average: 82.9324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0535 (-0.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83.1953 | 82.3797 | 82.8485 |
| February | 83.2925 | 81.9382 | 82.6090 |
| March | 82.4810 | 81.3214 | 81.7357 |
| April | 82.0562 | 79.6436 | 80.8628 |
| May | 81.4450 | 80.0297 | 80.8252 |
| June | 81.5629 | 80.0628 | 80.8568 |
| July | 80.3322 | 79.0806 | 79.8752 |
| August | 81.7935 | 80.2614 | 80.6709 |
| September | 82.0726 | 81.1538 | 81.7632 |
| October | 82.6617 | 81.2627 | 82.0800 |
| November | 82.9163 | 82.1034 | 82.4929 |
| December | 83.8066 | 82.2828 | 82.8789 |