2021 KES to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0169 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.0159 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0164 AWG

2021 KES to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0164 to the December average rate of 0.0159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0169 was down 5.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0179, 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 85 AWG

2020 Average 85 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 79 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.23 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0168

0.0159

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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 0.0166, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0166

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 AWG (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0165). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AWG (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0167).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0168) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0169), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.69%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0168

2020 Avg (May) 0.0169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0165	0.0163	0.0164
February	0.0165	0.0163	0.0164
March	0.0164	0.0164	0.0164
April	0.0169	0.0165	0.0167
May	0.0169	0.0166	0.0168
June	0.0167	0.0167	0.0167
July	0.0167	0.0166	0.0166
August	0.0166	0.0164	0.0165
September	0.0164	0.0163	0.0163
October	0.0163	0.0162	0.0162
November	0.0162	0.0160	0.0161
December	0.0160	0.0159	0.0159