2021 BWP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.2298 KES

YEARLY LOW

9.5139 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.8967 KES

2021 BWP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 10.2298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 9.5139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7160 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0177 to the December average rate of 9.6358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.2298 was down 1.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.3408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,149 KES

2020 Average 46,574 KES

Yearly Trough Low 47,569 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,579.93 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.1093

9.5927

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 9.9973, compared to 9.7961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9973

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.3549 KES (High: 10.2298 / Low: 9.8750). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1837 KES (High: 10.1560 / Low: 9.9723).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3549

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1837

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2292 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 10.0602) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.0902), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9700 (+10.67%).

2021 Avg (June) 10.0602

2020 Avg (June) 9.0902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.1613	9.8796	10.0177
February	10.1560	9.9723	10.0663
March	10.0387	9.7753	9.9259
April	10.0794	9.7600	9.9134
May	10.1497	9.8180	10.0002
June	10.2298	9.8750	10.0602
July	9.9686	9.7312	9.8311
August	9.9455	9.6534	9.8123
September	10.0784	9.7459	9.9491
October	9.9737	9.7467	9.8560
November	9.8505	9.5139	9.6924
December	9.7397	9.5377	9.6358

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