YEARLY HIGH
0.0222 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0168 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0203 AWG

2011 KES to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0221 to the December average rate of 0.0207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0222 was down 6.62% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0238, 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 111 AWG
2010 Average 113 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 84 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.75 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0225
0.0173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AWG 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 0.0213, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0019 AWG (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0182). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AWG (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0220).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0221) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0236), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-6.43%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0221
2010 Avg (January) 0.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0222 0.0220 0.0221
February 0.0221 0.0217 0.0220
March 0.0216 0.0208 0.0212
April 0.0215 0.0213 0.0214
May 0.0215 0.0206 0.0210
June 0.0208 0.0196 0.0201
July 0.0202 0.0196 0.0199
August 0.0196 0.0189 0.0193
September 0.0191 0.0174 0.0186
October 0.0180 0.0168 0.0177
November 0.0201 0.0182 0.0192
December 0.0215 0.0199 0.0207