YEARLY HIGH
4.0585 KZT
YEARLY LOW
3.7815 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8910 KZT

2021 KES to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 4.0585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 3.7815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2770 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8291 to the December average rate of 3.8652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.0585 was down 6.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.3414, 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 20,292 KZT
2020 Average 19,438 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 18,907 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,384.95 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.9996
3.8037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KZT 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 3.9027, compared to 3.8793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1490 KZT (High: 4.0585 / Low: 3.9094). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 KZT (High: 3.9802 / Low: 3.9556).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1490
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0501 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 3.9833) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.0701), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0868 (-2.13%).

2021 Avg (April) 3.9833
2020 Avg (April) 4.0701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8594 3.8020 3.8291
February 3.8559 3.7815 3.8200
March 3.8883 3.8105 3.8355
April 4.0585 3.9094 3.9833
May 4.0063 3.9609 3.9832
June 3.9802 3.9556 3.9649
July 3.9918 3.9182 3.9477
August 3.9206 3.8757 3.8976
September 3.8806 3.8442 3.8660
October 3.8608 3.8257 3.8428
November 3.9122 3.8379 3.8565
December 3.8918 3.8302 3.8652