2021 KES to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0729 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.0687 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0709 HKD

2021 KES to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0705 to the December average rate of 0.0690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0729 was down 5.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0774, 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 365 HKD

2020 Average 365 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 344 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.98 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0726

0.0687

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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 0.0714, compared to 0.0704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0714

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0013 HKD (High: 0.0727 / Low: 0.0714). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0721 / Low: 0.0719).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0723) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0727), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.56%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0723

2020 Avg (May) 0.0727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0710	0.0702	0.0705
February	0.0709	0.0704	0.0707
March	0.0710	0.0706	0.0708
April	0.0727	0.0714	0.0720
May	0.0729	0.0717	0.0723
June	0.0721	0.0719	0.0720
July	0.0721	0.0715	0.0718
August	0.0716	0.0708	0.0712
September	0.0708	0.0704	0.0706
October	0.0705	0.0699	0.0702
November	0.0699	0.0693	0.0696
December	0.0693	0.0687	0.0690