2011 KES to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0770 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.8230 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9776 PKR

2011 KES to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.0770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.8230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2540 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0590 to the December average rate of 1.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0770 was down 4.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1266, 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 5,385 PKR

2010 Average 5,380 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,115 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,269.87 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0787

0.8422

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KES to PKR 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 1.0160, compared to 0.9392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0160

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.1140 PKR (High: 0.9897 / Low: 0.8757). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 PKR (High: 1.0622 / Low: 1.0549).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1140

January 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0481 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 1.0365) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0653), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0288 (-2.71%).

2011 Avg (December) 1.0365

2010 Avg (December) 1.0653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0622	1.0549	1.0590
February	1.0567	1.0409	1.0477
March	1.0344	0.9946	1.0126
April	1.0252	1.0015	1.0107
May	1.0172	0.9859	1.0004
June	1.0018	0.9367	0.9658
July	0.9705	0.9498	0.9581
August	0.9515	0.9096	0.9333
September	0.9338	0.8503	0.9100
October	0.8753	0.8230	0.8619
November	0.9897	0.8757	0.9352
December	1.0770	0.9924	1.0365