YEARLY HIGH
14.5541 KES
YEARLY LOW
13.7163 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1091 KES

2021 HKD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 14.5541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 13.7163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8378 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1777 to the December average rate of 14.4871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.5541 was up 1.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 14.3966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 363,852 KES
2020 Average 343,234 KES
Yearly Trough Low 342,907 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,944.84 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.5520
13.7731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 14.0124, compared to 14.2058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.2537 KES (High: 14.0062 / Low: 13.7525). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0380 KES (High: 13.9104 / Low: 13.8724).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2537
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2288 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 14.4871) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14.2541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2330 (+1.63%).

2021 Avg (December) 14.4871
2020 Avg (December) 14.2541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2384 14.0939 14.1777
February 14.2049 14.1098 14.1441
March 14.1575 14.0769 14.1261
April 14.0062 13.7525 13.8973
May 13.9487 13.7163 13.8380
June 13.9104 13.8724 13.8910
July 13.9775 13.8740 13.9187
August 14.1179 13.9702 14.0426
September 14.1973 14.1263 14.1587
October 14.3019 14.1939 14.2518
November 14.4311 14.2989 14.3761
December 14.5541 14.4292 14.4871