2011 EGP to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 EGP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the EGP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 17.8119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 13.6272.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1847 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9275 to the December average rate of 14.3595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 17.8119 was up 22.96% compared to the 2010 peak of 14.4858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
EGP to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.2288, compared to 15.6113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3826 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.6096 KES (High: 16.4703 / Low: 14.8608). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1473 KES (High: 14.1306 / Low: 13.9833).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.3476 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 16.9178) against the same month in 2010 (average: 14.0828), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8351 (+20.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.0000 | 13.8482 | 13.9275 |
| February | 13.9892 | 13.6272 | 13.8653 |
| March | 14.4981 | 13.9292 | 14.2236 |
| April | 14.1306 | 13.9833 | 14.0731 |
| May | 14.6063 | 13.9758 | 14.3324 |
| June | 15.3808 | 14.4021 | 14.9506 |
| July | 15.3091 | 14.8637 | 15.0919 |
| August | 16.0190 | 15.3197 | 15.5891 |
| September | 17.2436 | 15.6369 | 16.1394 |
| October | 17.8119 | 16.6141 | 16.9178 |
| November | 16.4703 | 14.8608 | 15.5703 |
| December | 14.9690 | 13.8585 | 14.3595 |