2021 KES to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0118 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0111 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0114 CAD

2021 KES to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 0.0111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0116 to the December average rate of 0.0113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0118 was down 15.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0139, 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 59 CAD

2020 Average 63 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 56 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.50 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0116

0.0112

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 0.0115, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0115

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0114). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0114).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 0.0116) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0126), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-8.11%).

2021 Avg (July) 0.0116

2020 Avg (July) 0.0126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0117	0.0115	0.0116
February	0.0117	0.0114	0.0116
March	0.0116	0.0113	0.0115
April	0.0117	0.0114	0.0116
May	0.0115	0.0111	0.0113
June	0.0116	0.0112	0.0113
July	0.0118	0.0114	0.0116
August	0.0117	0.0114	0.0115
September	0.0116	0.0114	0.0115
October	0.0114	0.0111	0.0112
November	0.0114	0.0111	0.0112
December	0.0114	0.0112	0.0113