YEARLY HIGH
0.0124 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0097 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0112 CAD

2011 KES to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0123 to the December average rate of 0.0118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0124 was down 12.06% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0141, 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 62 CAD
2010 Average 65 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 48 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.52 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0125
0.0099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CAD 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 0.0116, compared to 0.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0013 CAD (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0104). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0122).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0118) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-5.34%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0118
2010 Avg (December) 0.0125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0124 0.0122 0.0123
February 0.0123 0.0118 0.0121
March 0.0118 0.0113 0.0116
April 0.0116 0.0113 0.0114
May 0.0115 0.0112 0.0113
June 0.0113 0.0106 0.0110
July 0.0108 0.0104 0.0106
August 0.0107 0.0104 0.0106
September 0.0106 0.0099 0.0104
October 0.0105 0.0097 0.0101
November 0.0116 0.0104 0.0110
December 0.0124 0.0113 0.0118