2011 BWP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.4840 KES

YEARLY LOW

10.9614 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.9482 KES

2011 BWP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BWP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 14.4840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 10.9614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5226 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1913 to the December average rate of 11.5062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 14.4840 was up 16.10% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.4751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,420 KES

2010 Average 58,127 KES

Yearly Trough Low 54,807 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,613.01 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

14.0422

11.2756

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 12.7383, compared to 13.1582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.6806 KES (High: 13.3686 / Low: 11.6880). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2849 KES (High: 13.1196 / Low: 12.8347).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6806

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.3174 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 13.8117) against the same month in 2010 (average: 12.3372), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4745 (+11.95%).

2011 Avg (October) 13.8117

2010 Avg (October) 12.3372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5465	11.9894	12.1913
February	12.3862	11.8083	12.0160
March	13.0107	12.4150	12.7224
April	13.1196	12.7399	12.9406
May	13.1196	12.8347	12.9860
June	14.0225	13.1230	13.5735
July	13.9879	13.4241	13.6951
August	14.0398	13.5879	13.7927
September	14.2510	13.0697	13.6491
October	14.4840	13.4801	13.8117
November	13.3686	11.6880	12.4943
December	12.1750	10.9614	11.5062