YEARLY HIGH
27.7209 KES
YEARLY LOW
25.4209 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.3658 KES

2021 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 27.7209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 25.4209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3000 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.4627 to the December average rate of 25.8073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 27.7209 was down 1.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 28.1037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 138,604 KES
2020 Average 125,723 KES
Yearly Trough Low 127,105 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,499.82 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

27.6283
25.6417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 26.7442, compared to 25.9874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.9874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 1.1277 KES (High: 27.2146 / Low: 26.0869). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3255 KES (High: 26.0049 / Low: 25.6794).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1277
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 27.4627) against the same month in 2020 (average: 23.4899), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9729 (+16.91%).

2021 Avg (January) 27.4627
2020 Avg (January) 23.4899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.7209 27.2630 27.4627
February 27.4065 26.9464 27.2063
March 27.2146 26.0869 26.7012
April 26.6703 25.9316 26.2370
May 26.8470 26.0516 26.5062
June 26.7499 25.9559 26.3516
July 26.2477 25.8070 25.9697
August 26.2869 25.9279 26.1319
September 26.4495 25.8433 26.2133
October 26.2438 25.8079 25.9895
November 26.1585 25.4209 25.8129
December 26.0049 25.6794 25.8073