2010 BWP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4751 KES

YEARLY LOW

10.8035 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.6221 KES

2010 BWP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BWP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 12.4751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 10.8035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6715 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2554 to the December average rate of 12.2105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,375 KES

Yearly Average 58,111 KES

Yearly Trough Low 54,018 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,357.73 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

12.4644

10.9387

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 11.2316, compared to 12.0127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2316

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.7772 KES (High: 11.9212 / Low: 11.1440). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2690 KES (High: 11.4959 / Low: 11.2269).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7772

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2690

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2953 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2953

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for October 2010 is 12.3372.

2010 Avg (October) 12.3372

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.4378	11.0490	11.2554
February	11.2383	10.9131	11.0747
March	11.4751	10.9630	11.2135
April	11.4959	11.2269	11.3611
May	11.3196	10.8035	11.0658
June	11.6053	11.2316	11.4191
July	11.8464	11.4349	11.6557
August	11.9212	11.1440	11.7151
September	12.2242	11.7505	12.0148
October	12.4751	12.2058	12.3372
November	12.3834	11.9049	12.1428
December	12.4679	11.9735	12.2105