YEARLY HIGH
0.0087 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0080 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0083 CHF

2021 KES to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.0087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0081 to the December average rate of 0.0081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0087 was down 11.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0098, 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 43 CHF
2020 Average 44 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 40 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.17 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0086
0.0080
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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 0.0084, compared to 0.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 CHF (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0083). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0081 / Low: 0.0080).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0085) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-6.28%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0085
2020 Avg (April) 0.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0081 0.0080 0.0081
February 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
March 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
April 0.0087 0.0084 0.0085
May 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
June 0.0086 0.0083 0.0084
July 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
August 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
September 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
October 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
November 0.0083 0.0082 0.0082
December 0.0082 0.0081 0.0081