2011 KES to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4633 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.3597 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4293 DOP

2011 KES to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.4633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.3597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1036 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4612 to the December average rate of 0.4460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4633 was down 3.42% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4797, 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 2,316 DOP

2010 Average 2,315 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 1,799 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.84 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4695

0.3708

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KES to DOP 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 0.4482, compared to 0.4105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4482

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0423 DOP (High: 0.4319 / Low: 0.3896). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 DOP (High: 0.4629 / Low: 0.4594).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0423

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 0.4612) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0111 (-2.36%).

2011 Avg (February) 0.4612

2010 Avg (February) 0.4724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4629	0.4594	0.4612
February	0.4633	0.4571	0.4612
March	0.4551	0.4382	0.4471
April	0.4533	0.4478	0.4504
May	0.4533	0.4346	0.4430
June	0.4398	0.4141	0.4260
July	0.4301	0.4158	0.4222
August	0.4151	0.3981	0.4083
September	0.4066	0.3712	0.3956
October	0.3862	0.3597	0.3790
November	0.4319	0.3896	0.4119
December	0.4618	0.4281	0.4460