YEARLY HIGH
0.6330 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.4637 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5273 INR

2011 KES to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.6330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.4637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1693 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5608 to the December average rate of 0.6072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6330 was up 3.19% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6134, 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 3,165 INR
2010 Average 2,886 INR
Yearly Trough Low 2,318 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 846.73 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6192
0.4756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to INR 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 0.5352, compared to 0.5194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0820 INR (High: 0.5831 / Low: 0.5011). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 INR (High: 0.5342 / Low: 0.5237).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0820
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

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 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.6072) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0469 (+8.37%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.6072
2010 Avg (December) 0.5603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5659 0.5519 0.5608
February 0.5630 0.5490 0.5571
March 0.5432 0.5237 0.5334
April 0.5342 0.5237 0.5290
May 0.5350 0.5195 0.5266
June 0.5224 0.4900 0.5041
July 0.5021 0.4835 0.4939
August 0.4975 0.4757 0.4886
September 0.5029 0.4765 0.4938
October 0.4995 0.4637 0.4876
November 0.5831 0.5011 0.5455
December 0.6330 0.5665 0.6072