YEARLY HIGH
0.3832 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.2968 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3326 RUB

2011 KES to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.3832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.2968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0864 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3728 to the December average rate of 0.3650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3832 was down 4.70% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4021, 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 1,916 RUB
2010 Average 1,918 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,484 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 432.02 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3791
0.3034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to RUB 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 0.3410, compared to 0.3242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0406 RUB (High: 0.3832 / Low: 0.3425). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 RUB (High: 0.3307 / Low: 0.3222).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0406
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.3650) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3829), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0179 (-4.67%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.3650
2010 Avg (December) 0.3829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3803 0.3668 0.3728
February 0.3663 0.3490 0.3589
March 0.3456 0.3310 0.3372
April 0.3408 0.3293 0.3348
May 0.3307 0.3222 0.3274
June 0.3236 0.3063 0.3145
July 0.3159 0.3037 0.3103
August 0.3169 0.3022 0.3104
September 0.3266 0.3085 0.3186
October 0.3212 0.2968 0.3097
November 0.3513 0.3126 0.3313
December 0.3832 0.3425 0.3650