2011 KES to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3810 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.2734 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3243 MUR

2011 KES to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.2734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1076 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3719 to the December average rate of 0.3378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3810 was down 10.92% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4276, 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 1,905 MUR

2010 Average 1,937 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,367 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 537.86 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3804

0.2786

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MUR 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 0.3411, compared to 0.3075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3411

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0348 MUR (High: 0.3277 / Low: 0.2929). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 MUR (High: 0.3644 / Low: 0.3569).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0348

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.3719) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3920), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0201 (-5.12%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.3719

2010 Avg (January) 0.3920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3810	0.3591	0.3719
February	0.3644	0.3569	0.3607
March	0.3520	0.3322	0.3408
April	0.3376	0.3256	0.3311
May	0.3310	0.3226	0.3268
June	0.3262	0.3087	0.3151
July	0.3209	0.3064	0.3126
August	0.3088	0.2928	0.3002
September	0.3045	0.2834	0.2962
October	0.2912	0.2734	0.2871
November	0.3277	0.2929	0.3112
December	0.3521	0.3231	0.3378