2011 KES to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0248 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0188 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0226 BBD

2011 KES to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0247 to the December average rate of 0.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0248 was down 6.62% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0266, 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 124 BBD

2010 Average 126 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 94 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.88 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0252

0.0193

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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 0.0238, compared to 0.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0238

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 BBD (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0203). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0246).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0247) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0264), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-6.43%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0247

2010 Avg (January) 0.0264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0248	0.0246	0.0247
February	0.0247	0.0243	0.0245
March	0.0242	0.0233	0.0237
April	0.0240	0.0237	0.0239
May	0.0240	0.0230	0.0235
June	0.0233	0.0219	0.0225
July	0.0226	0.0219	0.0222
August	0.0219	0.0211	0.0215
September	0.0214	0.0194	0.0208
October	0.0202	0.0188	0.0198
November	0.0224	0.0203	0.0215
December	0.0240	0.0222	0.0232