2010 KES to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2356 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.9980 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1100 JPY

2010 KES to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.2356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 0.9980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2376 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2052 to the December average rate of 1.0346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,178 JPY

Yearly Average 5,550 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 4,990 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,188.05 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.2286

0.9941

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to JPY 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 1.1767, compared to 1.0432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1767

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0979 JPY (High: 1.2241 / Low: 1.1262). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0262 JPY (High: 1.0891 / Low: 1.0629).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0979

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0262

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0476 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 1.2052.

2010 Avg (January) 1.2052

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2356	1.1746	1.2052
February	1.1958	1.1583	1.1742
March	1.2106	1.1527	1.1796
April	1.2201	1.1923	1.2091
May	1.2241	1.1262	1.1700
June	1.1551	1.0816	1.1224
July	1.0891	1.0629	1.0767
August	1.0800	1.0322	1.0617
September	1.0651	1.0266	1.0446
October	1.0314	0.9986	1.0136
November	1.0426	0.9980	1.0278
December	1.0451	1.0068	1.0346