YEARLY HIGH
0.0164 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0143 NZD

2011 KES to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0164 was down 13.58% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0190, 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 82 NZD
2010 Average 88 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 60 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.65 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0165
0.0122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NZD 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 0.0153, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0022 NZD (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0128). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 NZD (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0159).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 0.0161) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0187), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-13.81%).

2011 Avg (February) 0.0161
2010 Avg (February) 0.0187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0163 0.0159 0.0161
February 0.0164 0.0158 0.0161
March 0.0163 0.0157 0.0160
April 0.0157 0.0148 0.0151
May 0.0152 0.0142 0.0147
June 0.0142 0.0135 0.0138
July 0.0136 0.0126 0.0131
August 0.0131 0.0125 0.0129
September 0.0131 0.0123 0.0128
October 0.0131 0.0121 0.0125
November 0.0150 0.0128 0.0140
December 0.0157 0.0143 0.0150