YEARLY HIGH
0.0224 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0156 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0191 GEL

2011 KES to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0222 to the December average rate of 0.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0224 was down 7.71% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0243, 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 112 GEL
2010 Average 113 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 78 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.82 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0228
0.0159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GEL 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 0.0204, compared to 0.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 GEL (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0168). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GEL (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0219).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0222) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.75%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0222
2010 Avg (January) 0.0226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0224 0.0219 0.0222
February 0.0223 0.0211 0.0218
March 0.0209 0.0198 0.0203
April 0.0205 0.0195 0.0199
May 0.0202 0.0193 0.0197
June 0.0194 0.0180 0.0186
July 0.0188 0.0181 0.0185
August 0.0181 0.0174 0.0178
September 0.0177 0.0162 0.0173
October 0.0167 0.0156 0.0164
November 0.0186 0.0168 0.0178
December 0.0201 0.0185 0.0192