2021 KES to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0612 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.0561 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0589 CNY

2021 KES to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0589 to the December average rate of 0.0564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0612 was down 12.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0699, 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 306 CNY

2020 Average 324 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 281 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.37 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0608

0.0560

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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 0.0595, compared to 0.0582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0595

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 CNY (High: 0.0606 / Low: 0.0591). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CNY (High: 0.0588 / Low: 0.0583).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0604) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0664), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-9.05%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0604

2020 Avg (April) 0.0664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0595	0.0584	0.0589
February	0.0592	0.0587	0.0590
March	0.0600	0.0589	0.0594
April	0.0612	0.0598	0.0604
May	0.0606	0.0591	0.0598
June	0.0601	0.0592	0.0596
July	0.0601	0.0594	0.0599
August	0.0596	0.0588	0.0593
September	0.0588	0.0583	0.0586
October	0.0583	0.0575	0.0579
November	0.0575	0.0566	0.0571
December	0.0566	0.0561	0.0564