2010 KES to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0266 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0243 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0253 BBD

2010 KES to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.0243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0264 to the December average rate of 0.0248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133 BBD

Yearly Average 126 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 122 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.12 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0266

0.0244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BBD 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 0.0257, compared to 0.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0257

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0251). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0248).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.0264.

2010 Avg (January) 0.0264

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0266	0.0262	0.0264
February	0.0263	0.0259	0.0261
March	0.0261	0.0258	0.0260
April	0.0260	0.0257	0.0259
May	0.0259	0.0251	0.0254
June	0.0250	0.0243	0.0247
July	0.0250	0.0245	0.0246
August	0.0252	0.0245	0.0249
September	0.0249	0.0246	0.0247
October	0.0249	0.0247	0.0248
November	0.0250	0.0247	0.0249
December	0.0249	0.0248	0.0248