YEARLY HIGH
0.9316 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.8466 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8801 BDT

2010 KES to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.9316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.8466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9119 to the December average rate of 0.8766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,658 BDT
Yearly Average 4,401 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 4,233 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.27 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.9176
0.8493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BDT 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 0.8925, compared to 0.8678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0513 BDT (High: 0.9166 / Low: 0.8653). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 BDT (High: 0.9030 / Low: 0.8951).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0513
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 0.9030.

2010 Avg (February) 0.9030
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9243 0.9047 0.9119
February 0.9316 0.8937 0.9030
March 0.9030 0.8951 0.8996
April 0.9087 0.8902 0.8984
May 0.9166 0.8653 0.8841
June 0.8785 0.8466 0.8582
July 0.8678 0.8492 0.8550
August 0.8777 0.8526 0.8640
September 0.8670 0.8544 0.8612
October 0.8797 0.8677 0.8734
November 0.8810 0.8694 0.8764
December 0.8806 0.8718 0.8766