YEARLY HIGH
0.0964 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0732 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0882 HKD

2011 KES to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0961 to the December average rate of 0.0901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0964 was down 6.41% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1030, 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 482 HKD
2010 Average 491 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 366 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.77 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0980
0.0751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HKD 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 0.0926, compared to 0.0837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0083 HKD (High: 0.0874 / Low: 0.0790). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 HKD (High: 0.0964 / Low: 0.0957).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0961) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1025), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-6.21%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0961
2010 Avg (January) 0.1025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0964 0.0957 0.0961
February 0.0962 0.0946 0.0956
March 0.0941 0.0906 0.0925
April 0.0934 0.0922 0.0927
May 0.0933 0.0896 0.0912
June 0.0906 0.0851 0.0875
July 0.0878 0.0855 0.0866
August 0.0855 0.0822 0.0840
September 0.0832 0.0758 0.0810
October 0.0783 0.0732 0.0770
November 0.0874 0.0790 0.0836
December 0.0932 0.0864 0.0901