YEARLY HIGH
57.6902 PYG
YEARLY LOW
39.1677 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.5854 PYG

2011 KES to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 57.6902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 39.1677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5225 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.9825 to the December average rate of 51.3132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 57.6902 was down 8.37% compared to the 2010 peak of 62.9620, 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 288,451 PYG
2010 Average 300,092 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 195,838 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,612.57 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

58.5546
39.6903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PYG 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 50.8322, compared to 44.3387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.8322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.3387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 7.5984 PYG (High: 50.0857 / Low: 42.4873). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0809 PYG (High: 42.2263 / Low: 41.1454).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.5984
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0809

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 56.9825) against the same month in 2010 (average: 61.6790), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6964 (-7.61%).

2011 Avg (January) 56.9825
2010 Avg (January) 61.6790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.6902 56.0220 56.9825
February 57.2282 55.7551 56.3907
March 55.2057 49.4328 51.3894
April 49.1800 46.9924 48.3201
May 47.8131 45.7355 46.8411
June 46.9946 43.8786 45.0691
July 45.2804 41.9771 43.8167
August 42.2263 41.1454 41.7800
September 42.2324 40.1446 41.4913
October 42.2659 39.1677 41.2623
November 50.0857 42.4873 46.3688
December 53.4809 49.3607 51.3132