YEARLY HIGH
0.0552 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0413 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0480 KES

2011 COP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the COP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.0552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0433 to the December average rate of 0.0447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0552 was up 21.89% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 275,960 KES
2010 Average 208,978 KES
Yearly Trough Low 206,405 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,555.08 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0540
0.0423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.0458, compared to 0.0503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0063 KES (High: 0.0521 / Low: 0.0458). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 KES (High: 0.0436 / Low: 0.0427).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.0530) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+18.81%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.0530
2010 Avg (October) 0.0446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0440 0.0413 0.0433
February 0.0436 0.0427 0.0433
March 0.0459 0.0432 0.0448
April 0.0472 0.0447 0.0463
May 0.0478 0.0468 0.0474
June 0.0512 0.0477 0.0499
July 0.0516 0.0502 0.0510
August 0.0527 0.0512 0.0520
September 0.0542 0.0516 0.0525
October 0.0552 0.0514 0.0530
November 0.0521 0.0458 0.0485
December 0.0464 0.0432 0.0447