YEARLY HIGH
0.0088 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0082 GBP

2010 KES to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0082 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44 GBP
Yearly Average 41 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 38 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.90 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0088
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GBP 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 0.0084, compared to 0.0079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was June, with a trading range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0077).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.0087.

2010 Avg (May) 0.0087
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
February 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084
March 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
April 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
May 0.0088 0.0084 0.0087
June 0.0086 0.0081 0.0084
July 0.0082 0.0079 0.0080
August 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
September 0.0081 0.0078 0.0079
October 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
November 0.0080 0.0077 0.0078
December 0.0081 0.0078 0.0080