2011 KES to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0912 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0690 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0775 BWP

2011 KES to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0820 to the December average rate of 0.0870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0912 was down 1.44% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0926, 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 456 BWP

2010 Average 431 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 345 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.94 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0885

0.0710

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 0.0786, compared to 0.0764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0108 BWP (High: 0.0856 / Low: 0.0748). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BWP (High: 0.0779 / Low: 0.0762).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0870) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0819), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+6.27%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0870

2010 Avg (December) 0.0819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0834	0.0797	0.0820
February	0.0847	0.0807	0.0832
March	0.0805	0.0769	0.0786
April	0.0785	0.0762	0.0773
May	0.0779	0.0762	0.0770
June	0.0762	0.0713	0.0737
July	0.0745	0.0715	0.0730
August	0.0736	0.0712	0.0725
September	0.0765	0.0702	0.0733
October	0.0742	0.0690	0.0724
November	0.0856	0.0748	0.0802
December	0.0912	0.0821	0.0870