YEARLY HIGH
0.1059 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0776 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0917 MAD

2011 KES to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0284 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1033 to the December average rate of 0.0981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1059 was down 6.69% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1135, 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 530 MAD
2010 Average 532 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 388 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.75 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1055
0.0788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MAD 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 0.0957, compared to 0.0877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0102 MAD (High: 0.0939 / Low: 0.0837). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 MAD (High: 0.0935 / Low: 0.0915).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.1033) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1045), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-1.16%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.1033
2010 Avg (January) 0.1045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1059 0.1008 0.1033
February 0.1024 0.0987 0.1009
March 0.0982 0.0938 0.0955
April 0.0959 0.0919 0.0935
May 0.0935 0.0915 0.0925
June 0.0915 0.0862 0.0885
July 0.0897 0.0866 0.0881
August 0.0873 0.0835 0.0850
September 0.0870 0.0802 0.0849
October 0.0829 0.0776 0.0811
November 0.0939 0.0837 0.0889
December 0.1021 0.0926 0.0981