YEARLY HIGH
13.6566 KES
YEARLY LOW
10.3758 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3958 KES

2011 HKD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the HKD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 13.6566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 10.3758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2809 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4066 to the December average rate of 11.1149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13.6566 was up 29.65% compared to the 2010 peak of 10.5337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 341,416 KES
2010 Average 254,923 KES
Yearly Trough Low 259,394 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,022.09 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

13.2398
10.1490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 10.8118, compared to 11.9798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1679 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.2037 KES (High: 12.6507 / Low: 11.4471). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0738 KES (High: 10.4496 / Low: 10.3758).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2037
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0738

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 1.0080 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 12.9822) against the same month in 2010 (average: 10.3966), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5856 (+24.87%).

2011 Avg (October) 12.9822
2010 Avg (October) 10.3966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4496 10.3758 10.4066
February 10.5760 10.3945 10.4650
March 11.0378 10.6229 10.8172
April 10.8406 10.7046 10.7840
May 11.1632 10.7230 10.9717
June 11.7473 11.0425 11.4264
July 11.6977 11.3845 11.5434
August 12.1593 11.6977 11.9114
September 13.1938 12.0160 12.3525
October 13.6566 12.7649 12.9822
November 12.6507 11.4471 11.9742
December 11.5733 10.7292 11.1149