2021 KES to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.7556 MMK

YEARLY LOW

12.0307 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.6892 MMK

2021 KES to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 17.7556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 12.0307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7249 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1049 to the December average rate of 15.7584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.7556 was up 21.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 14.6308, 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 88,778 MMK

2020 Average 64,717 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 60,154 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,624.43 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

17.5235

11.6123

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KES to MMK 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 13.5325, compared to 15.8459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 2.0018 MMK (High: 16.9514 / Low: 14.9496). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 MMK (High: 15.2840 / Low: 15.2478).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0018

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0626 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 17.0309) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.8928), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1381 (+43.20%).

2021 Avg (October) 17.0309

2020 Avg (October) 11.8928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2067	12.0307	12.1049
February	12.8904	12.0501	12.7778
March	12.8804	12.8306	12.8519
April	14.4439	12.9094	13.3281
May	15.3120	14.4436	14.8641
June	15.2840	15.2478	15.2682
July	15.2609	15.1555	15.2155
August	15.1589	14.9768	15.0587
September	16.9514	14.9496	16.0438
October	17.7556	16.1354	17.0309
November	16.3856	15.7664	15.9683
December	15.8922	15.7139	15.7584