2011 CRC to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2055 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1588 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1767 KES

2011 CRC to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CRC to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.2055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.1588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0467 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1610 to the December average rate of 0.1725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2055 was up 26.57% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,028 KES

2010 Average 756 KES

Yearly Trough Low 794 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 233.74 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2015

0.1573

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CRC 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 0.1686, compared to 0.1848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0176 KES (High: 0.2011 / Low: 0.1835). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 KES (High: 0.1700 / Low: 0.1676).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.1978) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0385 (+24.17%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.1978

2010 Avg (October) 0.1593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1626	0.1588	0.1610
February	0.1658	0.1620	0.1637
March	0.1727	0.1661	0.1694
April	0.1700	0.1676	0.1686
May	0.1753	0.1674	0.1718
June	0.1831	0.1695	0.1770
July	0.1824	0.1765	0.1790
August	0.1900	0.1814	0.1847
September	0.2011	0.1835	0.1902
October	0.2055	0.1950	0.1978
November	0.1920	0.1789	0.1847
December	0.1796	0.1659	0.1725