2021 SBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.0300 KES

YEARLY LOW

13.3410 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.6698 KES

2021 SBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 14.0300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 13.3410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6890 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7327 to the December average rate of 13.9684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.0300 was up 0.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.8926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,150 KES

2020 Average 64,701 KES

Yearly Trough Low 66,705 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,444.94 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.0201

13.3995

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 13.6125, compared to 13.7271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.4049 KES (High: 13.8518 / Low: 13.4470). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0709 KES (High: 13.4825 / Low: 13.4116).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4049

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0709

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2284 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 13.9684) against the same month in 2020 (average: 13.7405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2278 (+1.66%).

2021 Avg (December) 13.9684

2020 Avg (December) 13.7405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.8408	13.5789	13.7327
February	13.7558	13.6438	13.7009
March	13.8518	13.4470	13.7523
April	13.6341	13.3780	13.5239
May	13.6129	13.3410	13.4827
June	13.5250	13.4301	13.4825
July	13.4825	13.4116	13.4512
August	13.6378	13.4813	13.5726
September	13.7128	13.6330	13.6708
October	13.8537	13.7075	13.7724
November	13.9683	13.8658	13.9270
December	14.0300	13.8921	13.9684

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