2021 KES to MNT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

26.7645 MNT

YEARLY LOW

25.1789 MNT

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.0069 MNT

2021 KES to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 26.7645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 25.1789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5856 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9643 to the December average rate of 25.3012, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 26.7645 was down 2.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 27.3930, 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 133,822 MNT

2020 Average 131,902 MNT

Yearly Trough Low 125,895 MNT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,927.94 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

26.6545

25.1782

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KES to MNT 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 26.2228, compared to 25.7909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.2228

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.7909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.4776 MNT (High: 26.6903 / Low: 26.2127). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0926 MNT (High: 26.4692 / Low: 26.3766).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4776

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0926

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2972 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2972

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 26.5315) against the same month in 2020 (average: 26.1943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3372 (+1.29%).

2021 Avg (May) 26.5315

2020 Avg (May) 26.1943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.1029	25.8584	25.9643
February	26.0846	25.9083	26.0179
March	26.1120	25.8968	25.9951
April	26.6903	26.2127	26.4172
May	26.7645	26.3137	26.5315
June	26.4692	26.3766	26.4112
July	26.4624	26.2423	26.3507
August	26.2472	25.8819	26.0920
September	25.8701	25.6958	25.7948
October	25.7653	25.6301	25.7060
November	25.6282	25.3610	25.5010
December	25.3989	25.1789	25.3012