YEARLY HIGH
0.0993 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0742 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0882 GTQ

2011 KES to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0985 to the December average rate of 0.0904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0993 was down 10.62% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1112, 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 497 GTQ
2010 Average 509 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 371 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.98 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1005
0.0756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GTQ 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 0.0923, compared to 0.0840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0084 GTQ (High: 0.0880 / Low: 0.0797). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 GTQ (High: 0.0922 / Low: 0.0903).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0985) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1102), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0117 (-10.65%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0985
2010 Avg (January) 0.1102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0993 0.0971 0.0985
February 0.0970 0.0943 0.0957
March 0.0942 0.0895 0.0915
April 0.0922 0.0903 0.0910
May 0.0911 0.0877 0.0896
June 0.0907 0.0845 0.0877
July 0.0879 0.0854 0.0864
August 0.0854 0.0825 0.0842
September 0.0840 0.0761 0.0815
October 0.0790 0.0742 0.0777
November 0.0880 0.0797 0.0839
December 0.0938 0.0870 0.0904