YEARLY HIGH
0.0223 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0166 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0189 BRL

2011 KES to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0207 to the December average rate of 0.0213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0223 was down 9.68% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0246, 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 111 BRL
2010 Average 111 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 83 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.29 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0217
0.0168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BRL 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0031 BRL (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0178). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BRL (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0204).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
January 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 May and June, 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 (December 2011: 0.0213) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.98%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0213
2010 Avg (December) 0.0211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0209 0.0204 0.0207
February 0.0207 0.0201 0.0205
March 0.0201 0.0194 0.0197
April 0.0195 0.0186 0.0189
May 0.0193 0.0185 0.0189
June 0.0184 0.0174 0.0179
July 0.0176 0.0170 0.0174
August 0.0174 0.0170 0.0172
September 0.0191 0.0171 0.0181
October 0.0186 0.0166 0.0175
November 0.0209 0.0178 0.0192
December 0.0223 0.0199 0.0213