YEARLY HIGH
0.0514 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0396 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0467 ARS

2011 KES to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0492 to the December average rate of 0.0496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0514 was up 1.84% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0505, 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 257 ARS
2010 Average 247 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 198 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.15 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0504
0.0410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ARS 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 0.0481, compared to 0.0452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0047 ARS (High: 0.0478 / Low: 0.0431). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ARS (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0489).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0496) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.55%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0496
2010 Avg (December) 0.0494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0493 0.0489 0.0492
February 0.0496 0.0489 0.0493
March 0.0488 0.0468 0.0479
April 0.0490 0.0481 0.0485
May 0.0490 0.0470 0.0479
June 0.0477 0.0448 0.0460
July 0.0464 0.0454 0.0458
August 0.0453 0.0436 0.0448
September 0.0449 0.0409 0.0437
October 0.0427 0.0396 0.0418
November 0.0478 0.0431 0.0457
December 0.0514 0.0476 0.0496