2011 GMD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 GMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the GMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 3.6906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 2.8624.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8282 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9208 to the December average rate of 2.9845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.6906 was up 21.19% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.0453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
GMD 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 3.0371, compared to 3.2575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2204 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.3766 KES (High: 3.4322 / Low: 3.0555). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1177 KES (High: 2.9818 / Low: 2.8641).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2878 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 3.4784) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.9999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4785 (+15.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9885 | 2.8624 | 2.9208 |
| February | 2.9818 | 2.8641 | 2.9050 |
| March | 3.1731 | 2.9357 | 3.0497 |
| April | 3.1423 | 2.9788 | 3.0429 |
| May | 3.1875 | 2.9734 | 3.0781 |
| June | 3.4322 | 3.0555 | 3.2261 |
| July | 3.4116 | 3.1395 | 3.2461 |
| August | 3.4711 | 3.2037 | 3.3390 |
| September | 3.4425 | 3.1898 | 3.3066 |
| October | 3.6906 | 3.3263 | 3.4784 |
| November | 3.3495 | 3.0234 | 3.1906 |
| December | 3.1161 | 2.8678 | 2.9845 |