YEARLY HIGH
8.4495 KPW
YEARLY LOW
7.9255 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2086 KPW

2021 KES to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 8.4495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 7.9255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5240 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1876 to the December average rate of 7.9656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.4495 was down 5.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.9686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,247 KPW
2020 Average 42,293 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 39,628 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,619.96 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.4167
7.9245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KPW 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 8.2763, compared to 8.1408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1628 KPW (High: 8.4266 / Low: 8.2638). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 KPW (High: 8.3559 / Low: 8.3372).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1628
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0883 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 8.3757) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.4347), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0590 (-0.70%).

2021 Avg (May) 8.3757
2020 Avg (May) 8.4347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2364 8.1523 8.1876
February 8.2267 8.1723 8.2069
March 8.2247 8.1927 8.2049
April 8.4266 8.2638 8.3352
May 8.4495 8.3072 8.3757
June 8.3559 8.3372 8.3475
July 8.3513 8.2865 8.3223
August 8.2881 8.1930 8.2340
September 8.1895 8.1441 8.1701
October 8.1448 8.0881 8.1172
November 8.0875 7.9959 8.0358
December 7.9977 7.9255 7.9656