2011 KES to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3494 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.2710 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3188 GMD

2011 KES to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.3494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.2710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0784 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3424 to the December average rate of 0.3353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3494 was down 6.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3729, 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 1,747 GMD

2010 Average 1,743 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 1,355 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.02 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3499

0.2820

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GMD 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 0.3298, compared to 0.3078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3298

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0359 GMD (High: 0.3273 / Low: 0.2914). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 GMD (High: 0.3491 / Low: 0.3354).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

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 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.3424) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3466), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-1.19%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.3424

2010 Avg (January) 0.3466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3494	0.3346	0.3424
February	0.3491	0.3354	0.3443
March	0.3406	0.3151	0.3281
April	0.3357	0.3182	0.3287
May	0.3363	0.3137	0.3250
June	0.3273	0.2914	0.3104
July	0.3185	0.2931	0.3083
August	0.3121	0.2881	0.2996
September	0.3135	0.2905	0.3025
October	0.3006	0.2710	0.2877
November	0.3307	0.2986	0.3137
December	0.3487	0.3209	0.3353