2021 JPY to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0661 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.9671 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9992 KES

2021 JPY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.9671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0991 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0591 to the December average rate of 0.9925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0661 was down 1.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 533,068 KES

2020 Average 499,127 KES

Yearly Trough Low 483,541 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,527.35 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0671

0.9709

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.0100, compared to 0.9885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0100

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0403 KES (High: 1.0285 / Low: 0.9881). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 KES (High: 1.0009 / Low: 0.9860).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.0591) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1336 (+14.44%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.0591

2020 Avg (January) 0.9255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0661	1.0511	1.0591
February	1.0500	1.0298	1.0400
March	1.0285	0.9881	1.0081
April	1.0062	0.9779	0.9898
May	0.9941	0.9761	0.9842
June	0.9874	0.9703	0.9789
July	0.9927	0.9671	0.9808
August	1.0009	0.9860	0.9950
September	1.0105	0.9872	1.0000
October	0.9967	0.9686	0.9799
November	0.9929	0.9732	0.9825
December	1.0003	0.9830	0.9925