YEARLY HIGH
0.0458 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0348 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0405 ILS

2011 KES to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0443 to the December average rate of 0.0437, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0458 was down 8.29% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0499, 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 229 ILS
2010 Average 236 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 174 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.13 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0458
0.0355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ILS 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 0.0419, compared to 0.0391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0051 ILS (High: 0.0425 / Low: 0.0374). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ILS (High: 0.0385 / Low: 0.0376).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 0.0449) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0489), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-8.09%).

2011 Avg (February) 0.0449
2010 Avg (February) 0.0489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0457 0.0435 0.0443
February 0.0458 0.0441 0.0449
March 0.0439 0.0413 0.0423
April 0.0418 0.0405 0.0409
May 0.0411 0.0401 0.0406
June 0.0398 0.0373 0.0384
July 0.0385 0.0376 0.0380
August 0.0390 0.0375 0.0382
September 0.0394 0.0361 0.0383
October 0.0373 0.0348 0.0363
November 0.0425 0.0374 0.0401
December 0.0453 0.0416 0.0437