2011 KES to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0734 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.0561 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0673 EGP

2011 KES to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.0734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0718 to the December average rate of 0.0697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0734 was up 0.72% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0729, 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 367 EGP

2010 Average 356 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 281 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.20 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0734

0.0578

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 0.0703, compared to 0.0643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0703

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0066 EGP (High: 0.0673 / Low: 0.0607). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 EGP (High: 0.0715 / Low: 0.0708).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 0.0721) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.83%).

2011 Avg (February) 0.0721

2010 Avg (February) 0.0715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0722	0.0714	0.0718
February	0.0734	0.0715	0.0721
March	0.0718	0.0690	0.0703
April	0.0715	0.0708	0.0711
May	0.0716	0.0685	0.0698
June	0.0694	0.0650	0.0669
July	0.0673	0.0653	0.0663
August	0.0653	0.0624	0.0642
September	0.0640	0.0580	0.0620
October	0.0602	0.0561	0.0591
November	0.0673	0.0607	0.0643
December	0.0722	0.0668	0.0697