YEARLY HIGH
1.1500 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.8912 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0590 AOA

2011 KES to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.1500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.8912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2588 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1451 to the December average rate of 1.0982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1500 was down 8.52% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,750 AOA
2010 Average 5,795 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 4,456 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,293.84 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1657
0.9177
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 1.1063, compared to 1.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0986 AOA (High: 1.0643 / Low: 0.9657). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 AOA (High: 1.1486 / Low: 1.1396).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0986
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0451 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 1.1409) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1802), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0393 (-3.33%).

2011 Avg (February) 1.1409
2010 Avg (February) 1.1802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1486 1.1396 1.1451
February 1.1500 1.1284 1.1409
March 1.1237 1.0817 1.1037
April 1.1172 1.1043 1.1101
May 1.1174 1.0719 1.0915
June 1.0835 1.0170 1.0465
July 1.0507 1.0215 1.0355
August 1.0214 0.9804 1.0025
September 0.9983 0.9171 0.9761
October 0.9570 0.8912 0.9383
November 1.0643 0.9657 1.0199
December 1.1359 1.0555 1.0982