2011 KES to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0988 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0727 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0862 SBD

2011 KES to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0964 to the December average rate of 0.0884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0988 was down 7.53% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1069, 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 494 SBD

2010 Average 494 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 364 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.54 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0984

0.0743

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SBD 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 0.0914, compared to 0.0811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0914

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0088 SBD (High: 0.0856 / Low: 0.0768). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SBD (High: 0.0828 / Low: 0.0812).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0964) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1039), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-7.29%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0964

2010 Avg (January) 0.1039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0988	0.0946	0.0964
February	0.0962	0.0932	0.0950
March	0.0929	0.0892	0.0908
April	0.0926	0.0903	0.0912
May	0.0916	0.0890	0.0902
June	0.0884	0.0819	0.0848
July	0.0828	0.0812	0.0822
August	0.0818	0.0783	0.0798
September	0.0804	0.0746	0.0786
October	0.0777	0.0727	0.0763
November	0.0856	0.0768	0.0812
December	0.0913	0.0851	0.0884