YEARLY HIGH
14.5807 IQD
YEARLY LOW
10.9983 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2661 IQD

2011 KES to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 14.5807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 10.9983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5824 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5049 to the December average rate of 13.5334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 14.5807 was down 5.69% compared to the 2010 peak of 15.4610, 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 72,904 IQD
2010 Average 73,734 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 54,992 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,912.00 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

14.7972
11.2898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to IQD 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 13.9631, compared to 12.5691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.2082 IQD (High: 13.1047 / Low: 11.8965). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2238 IQD (High: 14.5807 / Low: 14.3569).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2082
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2238

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5906 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 14.5049) against the same month in 2010 (average: 15.2319), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7270 (-4.77%).

2011 Avg (January) 14.5049
2010 Avg (January) 15.2319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5807 14.3569 14.5049
February 14.5588 14.3064 14.4523
March 14.2416 13.6867 13.9576
April 14.1583 13.8660 14.0033
May 14.1190 13.4614 13.7256
June 13.5999 12.7691 13.1351
July 13.1871 12.8138 12.9944
August 12.8158 12.3011 12.5843
September 12.4752 11.3729 12.1598
October 11.7961 10.9983 11.5821
November 13.1047 11.8965 12.5603
December 13.9946 13.0165 13.5334