YEARLY HIGH
0.0187 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0159 BGN

2011 KES to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0187 was down 7.41% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0201, 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 93 BGN
2010 Average 93 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 68 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.63 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0185
0.0137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BGN 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 0.0153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0019 BGN (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0146). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BGN (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0157).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 February and March, 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: 0.0181) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.13%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0181
2010 Avg (January) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0187 0.0176 0.0181
February 0.0179 0.0172 0.0176
March 0.0171 0.0162 0.0166
April 0.0166 0.0158 0.0161
May 0.0161 0.0157 0.0160
June 0.0158 0.0149 0.0153
July 0.0155 0.0149 0.0152
August 0.0151 0.0144 0.0147
September 0.0152 0.0140 0.0148
October 0.0145 0.0135 0.0141
November 0.0165 0.0146 0.0155
December 0.0180 0.0161 0.0172