YEARLY HIGH
0.0818 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0600 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0732 CNY

2011 KES to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0815 to the December average rate of 0.0734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0818 was down 9.76% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0907, 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 409 CNY
2010 Average 428 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 300 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.13 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0833
0.0613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CNY 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 0.0778, compared to 0.0687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0067 CNY (High: 0.0714 / Low: 0.0646). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CNY (High: 0.0818 / Low: 0.0812).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0815) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0901), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-9.58%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0815
2010 Avg (January) 0.0901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0818 0.0812 0.0815
February 0.0812 0.0798 0.0807
March 0.0794 0.0764 0.0779
April 0.0786 0.0774 0.0779
May 0.0779 0.0749 0.0762
June 0.0754 0.0707 0.0728
July 0.0730 0.0707 0.0718
August 0.0706 0.0677 0.0690
September 0.0682 0.0622 0.0664
October 0.0641 0.0600 0.0631
November 0.0714 0.0646 0.0683
December 0.0759 0.0707 0.0734