2011 KES to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

99.8831 LAK

YEARLY LOW

75.2427 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

90.8870 LAK

2011 KES to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 99.8831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 75.2427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.6404 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.5157 to the December average rate of 92.5821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 99.8831 was down 12.68% compared to the 2010 peak of 114.3927, 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 499,415 LAK

2010 Average 522,702 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 376,213 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,202.02 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

101.5331

77.3249

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LAK 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 95.7045, compared to 86.0695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.6350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.7045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.0695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 8.3416 LAK (High: 89.9421 / Low: 81.6005). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7703 LAK (High: 99.8831 / Low: 99.1128).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.3416

January Spread (Stable) ±0.7703

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 3.9357 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 99.5157) against the same month in 2010 (average: 111.8396), the exchange rate shifted by -12.3239 (-11.02%).

2011 Avg (January) 99.5157

2010 Avg (January) 111.8396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	99.8831	99.1128	99.5157
February	99.6169	97.6287	98.8717
March	97.4481	93.7844	95.5205
April	96.5127	95.1001	95.9385
May	96.4843	92.2986	94.1581
June	93.6088	87.5387	90.2224
July	90.7511	87.8968	89.1238
August	87.9659	84.0894	86.1874
September	85.5703	78.1896	83.1843
October	80.8763	75.2427	79.3423
November	89.9421	81.6005	85.9969
December	95.7406	88.9549	92.5821