YEARLY HIGH
0.3295 NIO
YEARLY LOW
0.3106 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3201 NIO

2021 KES to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.3295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.3106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3180 to the December average rate of 0.3127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3295 was down 3.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3403, 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 1,648 NIO
2020 Average 1,616 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 1,553 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.59 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3280
0.3113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NIO 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 0.3220, compared to 0.3182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0070 NIO (High: 0.3274 / Low: 0.3205). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 NIO (High: 0.3195 / Low: 0.3179).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.3266) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+2.48%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.3266
2020 Avg (May) 0.3187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3197 0.3162 0.3180
February 0.3204 0.3157 0.3186
March 0.3204 0.3183 0.3192
April 0.3274 0.3205 0.3240
May 0.3295 0.3239 0.3266
June 0.3277 0.3235 0.3255
July 0.3262 0.3227 0.3239
August 0.3239 0.3195 0.3213
September 0.3195 0.3179 0.3190
October 0.3190 0.3162 0.3174
November 0.3170 0.3130 0.3145
December 0.3155 0.3106 0.3127