2011 BRL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

60.2422 KES

YEARLY LOW

44.9286 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.1095 KES

2011 BRL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BRL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 60.2422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 44.9286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3135 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3215 to the December average rate of 47.1191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 60.2422 was up 23.70% compared to the 2010 peak of 48.7007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,506,054 KES

2010 Average 1,126,618 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,123,216 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 382,838.30 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

59.2166

46.0193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 51.6482, compared to 54.5709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.6482

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.5709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 8.3770 KES (High: 56.1225 / Low: 47.7455). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0558 KES (High: 49.0144 / Low: 47.9587).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.3770

January Spread (Stable) ±1.0558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.0458 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 57.0667) against the same month in 2010 (average: 47.9464), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1203 (+19.02%).

2011 Avg (October) 57.0667

2010 Avg (October) 47.9464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.0144	47.9587	48.3215
February	49.6637	48.4001	48.8964
March	51.6699	49.7855	50.8196
April	53.6564	51.2231	52.9350
May	54.0914	51.7877	52.9030
June	57.5447	54.2849	56.0136
July	58.8771	56.7849	57.5097
August	58.9521	57.4156	58.1168
September	58.5723	52.2770	55.4479
October	60.2422	53.6683	57.0667
November	56.1225	47.7455	52.1650
December	50.2661	44.9286	47.1191