2021 EUR to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 EUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the EUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 135.0242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 125.8290.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1952 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.7396 to the December average rate of 127.7375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 135.0242 was down 1.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 136.8160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
EUR 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 131.0567, compared to 128.3792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6774 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 4.3437 KES (High: 132.6938 / Low: 128.3501). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5719 KES (High: 128.6962 / Low: 127.1244).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1063 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 133.7396) against the same month in 2020 (average: 112.2488), the exchange rate shifted by +21.4908 (+19.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 135.0242 | 132.8886 | 133.7396 |
| February | 133.6113 | 131.3684 | 132.6289 |
| March | 132.6938 | 128.3501 | 130.5226 |
| April | 131.2687 | 127.6074 | 129.1624 |
| May | 132.2929 | 128.3625 | 130.5226 |
| June | 131.5928 | 127.8885 | 129.7638 |
| July | 129.1541 | 127.1809 | 127.9054 |
| August | 129.6889 | 127.7627 | 128.6469 |
| September | 130.7532 | 127.8993 | 129.6720 |
| October | 129.8651 | 127.6950 | 128.5839 |
| November | 129.4824 | 125.8290 | 127.7296 |
| December | 128.6962 | 127.1244 | 127.7375 |