2011 KES to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

94.9948 GNF

YEARLY LOW

62.6612 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

78.4873 GNF

2011 KES to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 94.9948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 62.6612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.3336 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.1872 to the December average rate of 80.2426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 94.9948 was up 6.84% compared to the 2010 peak of 88.9111, 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 474,974 GNF

2010 Average 351,824 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 313,306 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,668.07 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

92.7565

64.5702

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 84.4127, compared to 72.5620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.8507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.4127

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.5620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was March, with a trading range of 10.0412 GNF (High: 92.0877 / Low: 82.0465). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4228 GNF (High: 85.1297 / Low: 83.7068).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.0412

April Spread (Stable) ±1.4228

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.6073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 90.4077) against the same month in 2010 (average: 65.5063), the exchange rate shifted by +24.9013 (+38.01%).

2011 Avg (February) 90.4077

2010 Avg (February) 65.5063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	93.7251	85.7758	89.1872
February	94.9948	87.7691	90.4077
March	92.0877	82.0465	84.6756
April	85.1297	83.7068	84.2200
May	85.5388	77.4067	82.7964
June	78.0715	72.4120	75.1891
July	75.5056	73.2411	74.3552
August	74.9201	70.3324	72.3378
September	71.5277	65.1472	68.5915
October	69.0564	62.6612	66.9191
November	76.4306	68.6338	72.9259
December	83.3748	75.2097	80.2426