2011 FKP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

165.9074 KES

YEARLY LOW

125.2486 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.2385 KES

2011 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 165.9074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 125.2486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.6589 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.6861 to the December average rate of 134.8937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 165.9074 was up 27.30% compared to the 2010 peak of 130.3317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 829,537 KES

2010 Average 612,189 KES

Yearly Trough Low 626,243 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,294.30 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

162.3904

124.5311

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FKP 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 136.0363, compared to 148.4407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.4044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.0363

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.4407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 17.4998 KES (High: 156.7953 / Low: 139.2955). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6569 KES (High: 133.8176 / Low: 130.1606).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.4998

February Spread (Stable) ±3.6569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 12.3911 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.3911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 159.2354) against the same month in 2010 (average: 127.9917), the exchange rate shifted by +31.2437 (+24.41%).

2011 Avg (October) 159.2354

2010 Avg (October) 127.9917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	129.6345	125.2486	127.6861
February	133.8176	130.1606	131.4620
March	139.0162	133.3931	136.1453
April	139.1236	133.8662	137.2614
May	141.3918	137.5171	139.4578
June	148.4381	140.6451	144.2053
July	148.9673	142.4174	145.1953
August	155.0783	148.4436	151.9434
September	160.6847	149.2951	152.0917
October	165.9074	156.1410	159.2354
November	156.7953	139.2955	147.2848
December	140.7308	130.0577	134.8937