2021 KES to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0648 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0609 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0630 BOB

2021 KES to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0627 to the December average rate of 0.0611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0648 was down 5.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0689, 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 324 BOB

2020 Average 324 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 304 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.82 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0645

0.0608

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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 0.0635, compared to 0.0624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0635

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0013 BOB (High: 0.0646 / Low: 0.0633). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0632 / Low: 0.0628).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0642) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0646), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.66%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0642

2020 Avg (May) 0.0646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0630	0.0623	0.0627
February	0.0632	0.0626	0.0630
March	0.0632	0.0628	0.0630
April	0.0646	0.0633	0.0639
May	0.0648	0.0637	0.0642
June	0.0647	0.0639	0.0642
July	0.0640	0.0636	0.0638
August	0.0636	0.0628	0.0632
September	0.0629	0.0624	0.0627
October	0.0625	0.0620	0.0623
November	0.0620	0.0612	0.0616
December	0.0613	0.0609	0.0611