2021 JOD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

160.2561 KES

YEARLY LOW

150.2331 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

154.6812 KES

2021 JOD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JOD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 160.2561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 150.2331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0230 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.0454 to the December average rate of 159.3617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 160.2561 was up 1.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 157.4397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 801,281 KES

2020 Average 750,975 KES

Yearly Trough Low 751,165 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,115.14 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

160.1422

150.7755

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 153.3955, compared to 155.9669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.3955

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.9669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 2.9673 KES (High: 153.6088 / Low: 150.6415). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3407 KES (High: 152.2567 / Low: 151.9160).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.9673

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3407

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.4191 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 159.3617) against the same month in 2020 (average: 155.8701), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4916 (+2.24%).

2021 Avg (December) 159.3617

2020 Avg (December) 155.8701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.7107	154.1205	155.0454
February	155.3280	154.3018	154.6972
March	154.9428	154.3401	154.7113
April	153.6088	150.6415	152.2921
May	152.7421	150.2331	151.5560
June	152.2567	151.9160	152.0710
July	153.1882	151.9997	152.5364
August	154.9365	153.1594	154.1669
September	155.8662	155.0019	155.3828
October	156.9467	155.8533	156.3844
November	158.7548	156.9580	157.9689
December	160.2561	158.7205	159.3617