2010 KES to AMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 KES to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the KES to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 5.2492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 4.4393.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8099 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9813 to the December average rate of 4.4741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
KES to AMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.9388, compared to 4.5014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4374 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.4503 AMD (High: 5.2003 / Low: 4.7500). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0573 AMD (High: 4.5272 / Low: 4.4699).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3051 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for April 2010 is 5.1654.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0201 | 4.9492 | 4.9813 |
| February | 5.0738 | 4.9129 | 4.9668 |
| March | 5.0497 | 4.9195 | 4.9860 |
| April | 5.2492 | 4.9590 | 5.1654 |
| May | 5.2003 | 4.7500 | 4.9192 |
| June | 4.7917 | 4.4940 | 4.6141 |
| July | 4.6201 | 4.4450 | 4.5143 |
| August | 4.6115 | 4.4775 | 4.5580 |
| September | 4.5272 | 4.4699 | 4.4964 |
| October | 4.5062 | 4.4414 | 4.4694 |
| November | 4.5411 | 4.4393 | 4.4962 |
| December | 4.5037 | 4.4451 | 4.4741 |