YEARLY HIGH
0.0120 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0101 CHF

2011 KES to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0118 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0120 was down 17.89% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0146, 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 60 CHF
2010 Average 66 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 38 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.49 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0121
0.0081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CHF 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 0.0108, compared to 0.0093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0013 CHF (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0091). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CHF (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0115).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0118) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0137), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-13.60%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0118
2010 Avg (January) 0.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0120 0.0115 0.0118
February 0.0120 0.0113 0.0117
March 0.0112 0.0105 0.0109
April 0.0111 0.0104 0.0107
May 0.0104 0.0099 0.0102
June 0.0098 0.0092 0.0095
July 0.0096 0.0087 0.0092
August 0.0087 0.0077 0.0084
September 0.0094 0.0083 0.0090
October 0.0091 0.0085 0.0089
November 0.0103 0.0091 0.0098
December 0.0112 0.0102 0.0108