2021 KES to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0128 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0114 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0121 AUD

2021 KES to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.0128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0118 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0128 was down 22.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0166, 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 64 AUD

2020 Average 68 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 57 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.00 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0126

0.0117

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KES to AUD 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 AUD (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0114). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AUD (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0119).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.0125) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-2.38%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.0125

2020 Avg (August) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0119	0.0117	0.0118
February	0.0120	0.0114	0.0118
March	0.0120	0.0116	0.0118
April	0.0122	0.0119	0.0120
May	0.0121	0.0119	0.0120
June	0.0124	0.0119	0.0121
July	0.0126	0.0123	0.0125
August	0.0128	0.0124	0.0125
September	0.0126	0.0122	0.0124
October	0.0125	0.0119	0.0122
November	0.0125	0.0119	0.0122
December	0.0127	0.0122	0.0124