2011 ETB to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 ETB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the ETB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 6.7276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 4.8373.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8903 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3618 to the December average rate of 5.0111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.7276 was down 8.39% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.3439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
ETB 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 5.8117, compared to 5.4508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3609 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 1.5953 KES (High: 6.5287 / Low: 4.9334). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 KES (High: 6.3859 / Low: 6.3452).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3978 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 6.5932) against the same month in 2010 (average: 6.9032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3100 (-4.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3859 | 6.3452 | 6.3618 |
| February | 6.4499 | 6.3519 | 6.3910 |
| March | 6.7276 | 6.4806 | 6.5932 |
| April | 6.5287 | 4.9334 | 5.1955 |
| May | 5.1509 | 4.9479 | 5.0665 |
| June | 5.4057 | 5.1001 | 5.2625 |
| July | 5.3584 | 5.2113 | 5.2921 |
| August | 5.5763 | 5.3579 | 5.4471 |
| September | 6.0131 | 5.4842 | 5.6315 |
| October | 6.2083 | 5.7905 | 5.8983 |
| November | 5.7409 | 5.1728 | 5.4249 |
| December | 5.2216 | 4.8373 | 5.0111 |