YEARLY HIGH
0.0406 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0299 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0345 RON

2011 KES to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0406 was down 7.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0438, 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 203 RON
2010 Average 201 RON
Yearly Trough Low 150 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.59 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0402
0.0304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to RON 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 0.0355, compared to 0.0335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0042 RON (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0324). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 RON (High: 0.0341 / Low: 0.0330).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0394) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+2.70%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0394
2010 Avg (January) 0.0384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0406 0.0383 0.0394
February 0.0389 0.0369 0.0382
March 0.0368 0.0341 0.0353
April 0.0351 0.0329 0.0339
May 0.0341 0.0330 0.0336
June 0.0335 0.0322 0.0328
July 0.0340 0.0323 0.0330
August 0.0327 0.0312 0.0320
September 0.0332 0.0308 0.0323
October 0.0323 0.0299 0.0312
November 0.0366 0.0324 0.0346
December 0.0397 0.0360 0.0381