2011 KES to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0867 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0655 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0789 BOB

2011 KES to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0863 to the December average rate of 0.0798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0867 was down 8.28% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0946, 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 434 BOB

2010 Average 443 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 328 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.07 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0880

0.0674

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KES to BOB 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 0.0832, compared to 0.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0832

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0071 BOB (High: 0.0748 / Low: 0.0677). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BOB (High: 0.0867 / Low: 0.0857).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0863) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0925), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-6.70%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0863

2010 Avg (January) 0.0925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0867	0.0857	0.0863
February	0.0866	0.0851	0.0859
March	0.0847	0.0815	0.0830
April	0.0840	0.0826	0.0835
May	0.0841	0.0802	0.0819
June	0.0816	0.0752	0.0783
July	0.0790	0.0761	0.0775
August	0.0764	0.0724	0.0749
September	0.0748	0.0677	0.0722
October	0.0707	0.0655	0.0691
November	0.0777	0.0713	0.0745
December	0.0826	0.0768	0.0798