YEARLY HIGH
24.2242 COP
YEARLY LOW
18.1186 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9286 COP

2011 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 24.2242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 18.1186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1057 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.1151 to the December average rate of 22.3986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 24.2242 was down 10.13% compared to the 2010 peak of 26.9535, 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 121,121 COP
2010 Average 119,968 COP
Yearly Trough Low 90,593 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,528.30 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

23.5399
18.4417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to COP 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 21.8903, compared to 19.9669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.8903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 2.6464 COP (High: 21.8311 / Low: 19.1847). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4330 COP (High: 21.3584 / Low: 20.9254).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.6464
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4330

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 1.0624 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 23.1151) against the same month in 2010 (average: 26.1573), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0422 (-11.63%).

2011 Avg (January) 23.1151
2010 Avg (January) 26.1573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.2242 22.7405 23.1151
February 23.4241 22.9155 23.1056
March 23.1620 21.8047 22.3312
April 22.3930 21.1943 21.6148
May 21.3584 20.9254 21.1187
June 20.9577 19.5249 20.0562
July 19.9067 19.3862 19.6035
August 19.5273 18.9791 19.2315
September 19.3903 18.4499 19.0679
October 19.4584 18.1186 18.8665
November 21.8311 19.1847 20.6336
December 23.1552 21.5387 22.3986