2010 KES to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9133 CDF

YEARLY LOW

10.7801 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3131 CDF

2010 KES to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 11.9133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 10.7801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1332 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7930 to the December average rate of 11.1697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,566 CDF

Yearly Average 56,565 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 53,900 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,665.98 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

11.8810

10.8246

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CDF 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 11.5410, compared to 11.0851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5410

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.8366 CDF (High: 11.8333 / Low: 10.9967). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1717 CDF (High: 11.3259 / Low: 11.1542).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8366

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1717

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4874 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for March 2010 is 11.7920.

2010 Avg (March) 11.7920

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.8952	11.6989	11.7930
February	11.8533	11.6354	11.7394
March	11.9133	11.5316	11.7920
April	11.7137	11.2840	11.5035
May	11.8333	10.9967	11.4527
June	11.2452	10.7801	10.9653
July	11.0833	10.8837	10.9657
August	11.3473	10.9435	11.0711
September	11.0402	10.7974	10.9126
October	11.3179	11.0220	11.1591
November	11.3259	11.1542	11.2325
December	11.3743	10.9610	11.1697