YEARLY HIGH
0.0189 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0178 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0184 BZD

2021 KES to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0183 to the December average rate of 0.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0189 was down 5.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0201, 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 95 BZD
2020 Average 95 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 89 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.57 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0188
0.0178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BZD 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 0.0185, compared to 0.0182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0004 BZD (High: 0.0189 / Low: 0.0185). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BZD (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0187).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0188) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0189), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.68%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0188
2020 Avg (May) 0.0189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0185 0.0183 0.0183
February 0.0184 0.0183 0.0184
March 0.0184 0.0183 0.0184
April 0.0189 0.0185 0.0187
May 0.0189 0.0186 0.0188
June 0.0187 0.0187 0.0187
July 0.0187 0.0185 0.0186
August 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
September 0.0183 0.0182 0.0183
October 0.0182 0.0181 0.0182
November 0.0181 0.0179 0.0180
December 0.0179 0.0178 0.0178