YEARLY HIGH
0.0095 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0069 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0081 EUR

2011 KES to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0092 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0095 was down 8.07% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0104, 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 48 EUR
2010 Average 48 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 34 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.21 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0094
0.0070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to EUR 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 0.0085, compared to 0.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 EUR (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0074). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EUR (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0081).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0092) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.21%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0092
2010 Avg (January) 0.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0095 0.0090 0.0092
February 0.0091 0.0088 0.0090
March 0.0088 0.0083 0.0085
April 0.0085 0.0081 0.0083
May 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
June 0.0081 0.0076 0.0078
July 0.0079 0.0076 0.0078
August 0.0077 0.0074 0.0075
September 0.0078 0.0072 0.0075
October 0.0074 0.0069 0.0072
November 0.0084 0.0074 0.0079
December 0.0092 0.0083 0.0088