2011 KES to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.0101 KRW

YEARLY LOW

11.0198 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.5377 KRW

2011 KES to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 14.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 11.0198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9903 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8230 to the December average rate of 13.3008, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 14.0101 was down 10.28% compared to the 2010 peak of 15.6151, 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 70,051 KRW

2010 Average 73,013 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 55,099 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,951.53 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

14.0644

11.1681

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KRW 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 13.1023, compared to 11.9730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1023

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.4649 KRW (High: 12.8741 / Low: 11.4092). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1831 KRW (High: 13.9028 / Low: 13.7196).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4649

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1831

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 0.5562 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 13.3008) against the same month in 2010 (average: 14.2255), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9246 (-6.50%).

2011 Avg (December) 13.3008

2010 Avg (December) 14.2255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.9028	13.7196	13.8230
February	13.8488	13.5802	13.7026
March	13.5712	13.0981	13.2860
April	13.0800	12.8182	12.9318
May	12.9640	12.5434	12.7135
June	12.5388	11.7858	12.1572
July	12.0187	11.5352	11.7673
August	11.7231	11.3514	11.5777
September	11.9603	11.2813	11.5902
October	11.8202	11.0198	11.4095
November	12.8741	11.4092	12.1927
December	14.0101	12.5627	13.3008