YEARLY HIGH
1.2570 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.1098 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1590 AOA

2010 KES to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 1.2570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1.1098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1472 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1849 to the December average rate of 1.1441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,285 AOA
Yearly Average 5,795 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 5,549 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 735.84 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.2155
1.1133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AOA 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 1.1794, compared to 1.1386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1006 AOA (High: 1.2570 / Low: 1.1564). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 AOA (High: 1.1477 / Low: 1.1400).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 1.1867.

2010 Avg (May) 1.1867
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1923 1.1758 1.1849
February 1.2141 1.1597 1.1802
March 1.1913 1.1592 1.1745
April 1.2230 1.1926 1.2070
May 1.2570 1.1564 1.1867
June 1.1732 1.1235 1.1433
July 1.1518 1.1280 1.1354
August 1.1662 1.1215 1.1450
September 1.1371 1.1098 1.1218
October 1.1473 1.1341 1.1399
November 1.1512 1.1372 1.1458
December 1.1477 1.1400 1.1441