YEARLY HIGH
112.2725 IDR
YEARLY LOW
84.0786 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.4097 IDR

2011 KES to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 112.2725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 84.0786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.1940 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.6984 to the December average rate of 105.0250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 112.2725 was down 9.61% compared to the 2010 peak of 124.2133, 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 561,363 IDR
2010 Average 573,926 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 420,393 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,969.83 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

114.0741
85.5650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to IDR 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 104.1427, compared to 94.6767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.4660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.1427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.6767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 12.4078 IDR (High: 102.9605 / Low: 90.5528). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4220 IDR (High: 112.2725 / Low: 110.8505).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.4078
January Spread (Stable) ±1.4220

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 5.4008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 111.6984) against the same month in 2010 (average: 122.7991), the exchange rate shifted by -11.1007 (-9.04%).

2011 Avg (January) 111.6984
2010 Avg (January) 122.7991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 112.2725 110.8505 111.6984
February 111.5337 107.1225 109.3209
March 106.4931 101.9067 103.9202
April 104.4717 102.6215 103.1748
May 102.7103 98.6681 100.4309
June 99.4759 94.0410 96.3111
July 96.2809 93.2091 94.8993
August 92.9485 90.3433 92.0104
September 94.4478 86.9936 91.3245
October 90.6465 84.0786 87.9408
November 102.9605 90.5528 96.8601
December 109.6354 100.2197 105.0250