YEARLY HIGH
1.0515 CVE
YEARLY LOW
0.7626 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8982 CVE

2011 KES to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.7626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2890 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0192 to the December average rate of 0.9702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0515 was down 7.41% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1357, 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 5,258 CVE
2010 Average 5,257 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 3,813 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,444.85 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0415
0.7741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CVE 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 0.9364, compared to 0.8600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.1058 CVE (High: 1.0136 / Low: 0.9078). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 CVE (High: 0.9094 / Low: 0.8862).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1058
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0565 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.0192) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0206), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.13%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.0192
2010 Avg (January) 1.0206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0515 0.9916 1.0192
February 1.0095 0.9675 0.9914
March 0.9642 0.9140 0.9348
April 0.9363 0.8900 0.9104
May 0.9094 0.8862 0.9005
June 0.8911 0.8383 0.8620
July 0.8764 0.8422 0.8591
August 0.8527 0.8118 0.8284
September 0.8549 0.7896 0.8316
October 0.8185 0.7626 0.7963
November 0.9269 0.8221 0.8745
December 1.0136 0.9078 0.9702