2021 KES to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1471 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.1386 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1432 EGP

2021 KES to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.1471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1430 to the December average rate of 0.1391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1471 was down 7.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1589, 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 736 EGP

2020 Average 743 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 693 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.66 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1465

0.1384

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 0.1442, compared to 0.1421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1442

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0032 EGP (High: 0.1468 / Low: 0.1436). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 EGP (High: 0.1456 / Low: 0.1450).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.1458) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1477), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-1.28%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.1458

2020 Avg (May) 0.1477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1444	0.1418	0.1430
February	0.1431	0.1423	0.1429
March	0.1436	0.1424	0.1432
April	0.1468	0.1436	0.1453
May	0.1471	0.1445	0.1458
June	0.1456	0.1450	0.1453
July	0.1456	0.1445	0.1451
August	0.1447	0.1429	0.1436
September	0.1430	0.1421	0.1426
October	0.1423	0.1413	0.1417
November	0.1414	0.1397	0.1404
December	0.1396	0.1386	0.1391