2011 GBP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

165.9072 KES

YEARLY LOW

125.2391 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.2400 KES

2011 GBP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 165.9072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 125.2391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.6681 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.7061 to the December average rate of 134.8689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 165.9072 was up 27.24% compared to the 2010 peak of 130.3864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 829,536 KES

2010 Average 612,213 KES

Yearly Trough Low 626,195 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,340.53 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

162.4023

124.5519

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GBP 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 136.0355, compared to 148.4444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.4089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.0355

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.4444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 17.4171 KES (High: 156.7261 / Low: 139.3090). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6460 KES (High: 133.8099 / Low: 130.1639).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.4171

February Spread (Stable) ±3.6460

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 12.4667 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.4667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 159.2481) against the same month in 2010 (average: 128.0047), the exchange rate shifted by +31.2434 (+24.41%).

2011 Avg (October) 159.2481

2010 Avg (October) 128.0047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	129.7767	125.2391	127.7061
February	133.8099	130.1639	131.4485
March	139.0562	133.4116	136.1554
April	139.1403	133.8662	137.2523
May	141.2738	137.6146	139.4463
June	148.4747	140.7128	144.2046
July	148.9837	142.4174	145.2046
August	154.6373	148.5560	151.9379
September	160.8091	149.3455	152.0714
October	165.9072	156.1410	159.2481
November	156.7261	139.3090	147.3355
December	140.7308	129.9885	134.8689