2011 KES to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 KES to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the KES to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 26.5263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 19.6076.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9187 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.8382 to the December average rate of 24.8000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 26.5263 was down 7.88% compared to the 2010 peak of 28.7964, 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 2011.
KES to MGA 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 23.7880, compared to 21.9819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8061 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 3.1603 MGA (High: 26.3605 / Low: 23.2002). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5314 MGA (High: 22.0132 / Low: 21.4819).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.1749 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 25.8382) against the same month in 2010 (average: 26.7675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9293 (-3.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5263 | 25.2145 | 25.8382 |
| February | 25.2004 | 24.3016 | 24.7862 |
| March | 24.2714 | 23.2774 | 23.7842 |
| April | 24.1013 | 23.2480 | 23.5012 |
| May | 23.3571 | 22.5741 | 22.9967 |
| June | 22.7053 | 21.1241 | 21.8218 |
| July | 22.0132 | 21.4819 | 21.7717 |
| August | 21.6679 | 20.6524 | 21.0961 |
| September | 21.2842 | 19.6076 | 20.8543 |
| October | 21.2561 | 19.6651 | 20.7180 |
| November | 23.7336 | 21.3618 | 22.6513 |
| December | 26.3605 | 23.2002 | 24.8000 |