2010 KES to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

88.9111 GNF

YEARLY LOW

61.4237 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

70.3367 GNF

2010 KES to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 88.9111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 61.4237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.4874 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.8690 to the December average rate of 86.4091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 444,556 GNF

Yearly Average 351,683 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 307,119 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,437.07 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

88.8490

59.5704

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GNF 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 64.6183, compared to 76.0551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.4368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.6183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.0551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was September, with a trading range of 12.1468 GNF (High: 80.0756 / Low: 67.9288). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8321 GNF (High: 65.6258 / Low: 64.7937).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.1468

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6433 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 86.4091.

2010 Avg (December) 86.4091

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	66.3842	65.4960	65.8690
February	66.5122	64.9271	65.5063
March	65.6258	64.7937	65.2404
April	65.2131	64.2318	64.8973
May	65.0046	62.9727	63.9199
June	63.1963	61.4491	62.2766
July	63.9344	61.4237	62.0103
August	66.4938	62.8837	64.8426
September	80.0756	67.9288	72.4959
October	87.2092	79.5523	84.6641
November	87.3547	84.3363	85.9084
December	88.9111	85.0113	86.4091