YEARLY HIGH
0.0729 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0690 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0712 EGP

2010 KES to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.0690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0720 to the December average rate of 0.0720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 364 EGP
Yearly Average 356 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 345 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.13 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0722
0.0699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to EGP 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 0.0713, compared to 0.0710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was June, with a trading range of 0.0023 EGP (High: 0.0713 / Low: 0.0690). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 EGP (High: 0.0715 / Low: 0.0710).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.0715.

2010 Avg (May) 0.0715
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0725 0.0713 0.0720
February 0.0723 0.0710 0.0715
March 0.0715 0.0710 0.0713
April 0.0722 0.0711 0.0715
May 0.0729 0.0706 0.0715
June 0.0713 0.0690 0.0701
July 0.0711 0.0697 0.0701
August 0.0715 0.0702 0.0708
September 0.0709 0.0702 0.0706
October 0.0717 0.0704 0.0710
November 0.0719 0.0711 0.0716
December 0.0722 0.0717 0.0720