2021 KES to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 36.6765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 31.1326.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5439 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.7554 to the December average rate of 35.1490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 36.6765 was down 7.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 39.8373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 33.3123, compared to 34.9457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6334 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.2162 COP (High: 35.9212 / Low: 33.7050). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9125 COP (High: 35.0287 / Low: 34.1162).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8316 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 35.5342) against the same month in 2020 (average: 34.9634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5708 (+1.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.8395 | 31.1326 | 31.7554 |
| February | 32.9851 | 31.9338 | 32.4135 |
| March | 34.0965 | 32.1757 | 32.9311 |
| April | 34.6353 | 33.3852 | 33.7466 |
| May | 35.9703 | 33.9623 | 34.7751 |
| June | 35.1690 | 33.2505 | 34.2524 |
| July | 36.0783 | 34.7039 | 35.3848 |
| August | 36.6765 | 34.8253 | 35.5342 |
| September | 35.0287 | 34.1162 | 34.7025 |
| October | 34.4208 | 33.4642 | 34.0596 |
| November | 35.9212 | 33.7050 | 34.8441 |
| December | 35.8110 | 34.4103 | 35.1490 |