2021 CRC to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1810 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1727 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1765 KES

2021 CRC to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CRC to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.1810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.1727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1796 to the December average rate of 0.1773, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1810 was down 4.84% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1902, 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 905 KES

2020 Average 911 KES

Yearly Trough Low 863 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.65 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1801

0.1736

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.1771, compared to 0.1760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1771

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0051 KES (High: 0.1792 / Low: 0.1741). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.1746 / Low: 0.1738).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1796) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.95%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1796

2020 Avg (January) 0.1779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1810	0.1783	0.1796
February	0.1796	0.1788	0.1792
March	0.1798	0.1782	0.1793
April	0.1779	0.1742	0.1760
May	0.1756	0.1727	0.1743
June	0.1746	0.1738	0.1742
July	0.1753	0.1738	0.1745
August	0.1769	0.1751	0.1760
September	0.1768	0.1759	0.1764
October	0.1769	0.1744	0.1766
November	0.1792	0.1741	0.1751
December	0.1794	0.1760	0.1773