YEARLY HIGH
2.8625 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.9973 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2735 HUF

2011 KES to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.8625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 1.9973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8652 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5433 to the December average rate of 2.6810, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.8625 was down 2.20% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.9269, 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 14,313 HUF
2010 Average 13,128 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 9,987 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,325.97 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.7445
1.9826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HUF 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 2.2888, compared to 2.2581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.3687 HUF (High: 2.6324 / Low: 2.2638). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0927 HUF (High: 2.2237 / Low: 2.1311).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3687
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0927

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 0.1415 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 2.6810) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.6051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0760 (+2.92%).

2011 Avg (December) 2.6810
2010 Avg (December) 2.6051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6702 2.4443 2.5433
February 2.4900 2.3764 2.4367
March 2.3863 2.2269 2.2952
April 2.2553 2.1363 2.1884
May 2.2237 2.1311 2.1835
June 2.1558 2.0296 2.0856
July 2.1585 2.0460 2.0826
August 2.0903 1.9973 2.0461
September 2.2295 2.0401 2.1462
October 2.2223 2.0319 2.1423
November 2.6324 2.2638 2.4506
December 2.8625 2.4947 2.6810