YEARLY HIGH
1.9675 NGN
YEARLY LOW
1.5218 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7643 NGN

2011 KES to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1.9675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 1.5218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4457 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8847 to the December average rate of 1.8811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.9675 was down 2.03% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.0083, 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 9,838 NGN
2010 Average 9,543 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 7,609 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,228.65 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.9147
1.5546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NGN 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 1.8379, compared to 1.6908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.1925 NGN (High: 1.8047 / Low: 1.6123). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 NGN (High: 1.9024 / Low: 1.8745).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1925
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0791 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 1.8811) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.8955), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0144 (-0.76%).

2011 Avg (December) 1.8811
2010 Avg (December) 1.8955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9024 1.8745 1.8847
February 1.8885 1.8601 1.8758
March 1.8685 1.8036 1.8402
April 1.8553 1.8254 1.8449
May 1.8559 1.8000 1.8304
June 1.8182 1.7032 1.7513
July 1.7228 1.6798 1.6936
August 1.6819 1.6023 1.6541
September 1.6596 1.5366 1.6243
October 1.6202 1.5218 1.5846
November 1.8047 1.6123 1.7068
December 1.9675 1.7956 1.8811