2011 DOP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7800 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.1585 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3384 KES

2011 DOP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the DOP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 2.7800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 2.1585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6215 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1684 to the December average rate of 2.2447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.7800 was up 23.65% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.2483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,900 KES

2010 Average 10,802 KES

Yearly Trough Low 10,793 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,107.40 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.6862

2.1210

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.2332, compared to 2.4435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2332

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.2514 KES (High: 2.5666 / Low: 2.3152). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 KES (High: 2.1767 / Low: 2.1601).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2514

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 0.2092 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 2.6391) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.1763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4628 (+21.27%).

2011 Avg (October) 2.6391

2010 Avg (October) 2.1763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1767	2.1601	2.1684
February	2.1876	2.1585	2.1681
March	2.2821	2.1971	2.2368
April	2.2333	2.2058	2.2205
May	2.3008	2.2058	2.2575
June	2.4147	2.2736	2.3481
July	2.4050	2.3253	2.3689
August	2.5118	2.4090	2.4491
September	2.6936	2.4596	2.5294
October	2.7800	2.5895	2.6391
November	2.5666	2.3152	2.4299
December	2.3360	2.1655	2.2447