YEARLY HIGH
16.6676 KES
YEARLY LOW
12.2217 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7369 KES

2011 CNY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CNY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 16.6676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 12.2217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4460 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2697 to the December average rate of 13.6296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 16.6676 was up 36.37% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.2222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 416,691 KES
2010 Average 292,629 KES
Yearly Trough Low 305,542 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,148.83 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

16.2028
11.9122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 12.8682, compared to 14.6056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.4622 KES (High: 15.4716 / Low: 14.0094). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0865 KES (High: 12.3082 / Low: 12.2217).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4622
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0865

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 1.1821 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 15.8452) against the same month in 2010 (average: 12.0966), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7486 (+30.99%).

2011 Avg (October) 15.8452
2010 Avg (October) 12.0966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3082 12.2217 12.2697
February 12.5343 12.3140 12.3891
March 13.0935 12.5927 12.8372
April 12.9169 12.7185 12.8431
May 13.3461 12.8341 13.1317
June 14.1513 13.2573 13.7382
July 14.1476 13.7038 13.9254
August 14.7627 14.1633 14.5014
September 16.0720 14.6560 15.0688
October 16.6676 15.5957 15.8452
November 15.4716 14.0094 14.6631
December 14.1533 13.1811 13.6296