2011 GYD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5308 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.3924 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4350 KES

2011 GYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.5308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.3924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1384 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3952 to the December average rate of 0.4260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5308 was up 32.02% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,654 KES

2010 Average 1,934 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,962 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 691.88 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5106

0.3847

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GYD 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 0.4098, compared to 0.4602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4098

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0457 KES (High: 0.4841 / Low: 0.4384). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 KES (High: 0.3986 / Low: 0.3924).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0457

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0391 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.5001) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1056 (+26.78%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.5001

2010 Avg (October) 0.3944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3986	0.3924	0.3952
February	0.4009	0.3931	0.3968
March	0.4186	0.4009	0.4104
April	0.4139	0.4040	0.4077
May	0.4260	0.4034	0.4154
June	0.4491	0.4169	0.4335
July	0.4473	0.4298	0.4388
August	0.4674	0.4431	0.4582
September	0.5055	0.4611	0.4774
October	0.5308	0.4888	0.5001
November	0.4841	0.4384	0.4610
December	0.4473	0.4086	0.4260