2021 KES to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 KES to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the KES to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 395.2955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 372.0583.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.2372 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 383.0775 to the December average rate of 374.0493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 395.2955 was down 36.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 620.1595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
KES to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 387.2109, compared to 381.7723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4387 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 7.6153 IRR (High: 394.2238 / Low: 386.6085). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8460 IRR (High: 391.0482 / Low: 390.2023).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.8016 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 391.8535) against the same month in 2020 (average: 394.6994), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8459 (-0.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 385.3248 | 381.4309 | 383.0775 |
| February | 384.8720 | 382.3293 | 383.9468 |
| March | 384.7767 | 383.2799 | 383.8747 |
| April | 394.2238 | 386.6085 | 389.9495 |
| May | 395.2955 | 388.6376 | 391.8535 |
| June | 391.0482 | 390.2023 | 390.5636 |
| July | 391.0957 | 388.1303 | 389.6302 |
| August | 388.2033 | 384.2744 | 385.8286 |
| September | 384.0360 | 381.7463 | 383.1068 |
| October | 381.8554 | 379.6894 | 380.7501 |
| November | 379.6169 | 375.3648 | 377.2687 |
| December | 375.6681 | 372.0583 | 374.0493 |