2010 KES to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 KES to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the KES to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 3.5867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 3.3308.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2559 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4410 to the December average rate of 3.4805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
KES to MRO 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 3.4163, compared to 3.4969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0806 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was July, with a trading range of 0.1313 MRO (High: 3.5501 / Low: 3.4188). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0502 MRO (High: 3.5488 / Low: 3.4986).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0616 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for August 2010 is 3.5285.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4788 | 3.4078 | 3.4410 |
| February | 3.4359 | 3.3366 | 3.3794 |
| March | 3.4408 | 3.3824 | 3.4054 |
| April | 3.4633 | 3.3964 | 3.4301 |
| May | 3.5210 | 3.4109 | 3.4425 |
| June | 3.4309 | 3.3308 | 3.3993 |
| July | 3.5501 | 3.4188 | 3.4710 |
| August | 3.5867 | 3.4750 | 3.5285 |
| September | 3.5488 | 3.4986 | 3.5316 |
| October | 3.5576 | 3.4648 | 3.5111 |
| November | 3.5289 | 3.4029 | 3.4586 |
| December | 3.5303 | 3.4354 | 3.4805 |