2021 KES to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0134 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.0122 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0129 NZD

2021 KES to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0134 was down 20.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0168, 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 67 NZD

2020 Average 72 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 61 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.77 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0133

0.0125

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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 0.0128, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0006 NZD (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NZD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0131).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.0131) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-6.34%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.0131

2020 Avg (August) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0129	0.0125	0.0127
February	0.0127	0.0122	0.0126
March	0.0131	0.0125	0.0128
April	0.0133	0.0128	0.0130
May	0.0130	0.0128	0.0129
June	0.0134	0.0128	0.0131
July	0.0134	0.0131	0.0132
August	0.0134	0.0129	0.0131
September	0.0132	0.0127	0.0129
October	0.0131	0.0125	0.0128
November	0.0130	0.0125	0.0127
December	0.0132	0.0129	0.0130