YEARLY HIGH
6.2975 CRC
YEARLY LOW
4.8652 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6809 CRC

2011 KES to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 6.2975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 4.8652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4323 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2110 to the December average rate of 5.8039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.2975 was down 16.71% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.5605, 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 31,487 CRC
2010 Average 33,190 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 24,326 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,161.49 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.3266
4.9395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CRC 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 5.9384, compared to 5.4234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.4765 CRC (High: 5.4498 / Low: 4.9733). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0844 CRC (High: 5.9681 / Low: 5.8837).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4765
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0844

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 6.2110) against the same month in 2010 (average: 7.3555), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1445 (-15.56%).

2011 Avg (January) 6.2110
2010 Avg (January) 7.3555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2975 6.1485 6.2110
February 6.1727 6.0301 6.1103
March 6.0195 5.7916 5.9031
April 5.9681 5.8837 5.9317
May 5.9737 5.7033 5.8210
June 5.8999 5.4618 5.6533
July 5.6657 5.4831 5.5863
August 5.5119 5.2644 5.4151
September 5.4498 4.9733 5.2624
October 5.1295 4.8652 5.0551
November 5.5892 5.2094 5.4178
December 6.0277 5.5689 5.8039