YEARLY HIGH
0.0926 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0802 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0862 BWP

2010 KES to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.0926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.0802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0889 to the December average rate of 0.0819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 463 BWP
Yearly Average 431 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 401 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.01 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0913
0.0801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BWP 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 0.0891, compared to 0.0833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.0059 BWP (High: 0.0897 / Low: 0.0839). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BWP (High: 0.0819 / Low: 0.0802).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.0904.

2010 Avg (May) 0.0904
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0905 0.0874 0.0889
February 0.0916 0.0890 0.0903
March 0.0912 0.0871 0.0892
April 0.0891 0.0870 0.0880
May 0.0926 0.0883 0.0904
June 0.0890 0.0862 0.0876
July 0.0875 0.0844 0.0858
August 0.0897 0.0839 0.0854
September 0.0851 0.0818 0.0832
October 0.0819 0.0802 0.0811
November 0.0840 0.0808 0.0824
December 0.0835 0.0802 0.0819