2010 KES to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.1783 BIF

YEARLY LOW

13.8068 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.3571 BIF

2010 KES to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 15.1783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 13.8068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3714 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0546 to the December average rate of 14.0868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,891 BIF

Yearly Average 71,786 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 69,034 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,857.09 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

15.1662

13.8270

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BIF 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 14.6546, compared to 14.0596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6546

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.6980 BIF (High: 14.8992 / Low: 14.2012). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1836 BIF (High: 14.8401 / Low: 14.6564).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6980

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1836

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 0.4367 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 15.0546.

2010 Avg (January) 15.0546

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.1783	14.9277	15.0546
February	15.1042	14.6362	14.8057
March	14.8401	14.6564	14.7714
April	14.8823	14.6676	14.7637
May	14.8992	14.2012	14.4846
June	14.3513	13.8436	14.0479
July	14.1957	13.8068	13.9386
August	14.3391	13.9708	14.1129
September	14.0921	13.9034	14.0130
October	14.1580	13.9543	14.0720
November	14.2369	14.0180	14.1342
December	14.1675	13.9778	14.0868