2010 KES to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3598 DJF

YEARLY LOW

2.1622 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2452 DJF

2010 KES to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 2.3598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 2.1622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1976 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3459 to the December average rate of 2.2072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,799 DJF

Yearly Average 11,226 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 10,811 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 988.13 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.3618

2.1707

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to DJF 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 2.2877, compared to 2.2026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0744 DJF (High: 2.3013 / Low: 2.2270). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 DJF (High: 2.2127 / Low: 2.2012).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0744

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0659 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 2.3459.

2010 Avg (January) 2.3459

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3598	2.3284	2.3459
February	2.3406	2.2976	2.3155
March	2.3205	2.2921	2.3101
April	2.3079	2.2847	2.2990
May	2.3013	2.2270	2.2608
June	2.2240	2.1622	2.1950
July	2.2175	2.1735	2.1866
August	2.2395	2.1792	2.2089
September	2.2085	2.1864	2.1985
October	2.2095	2.1907	2.2033
November	2.2214	2.1957	2.2112
December	2.2127	2.2012	2.2072