2010 KES to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0311 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0279 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0292 SDG

2010 KES to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.0311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.0279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0295 to the December average rate of 0.0304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 155 SDG

Yearly Average 146 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 139 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.08 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0307

0.0281

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SDG 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 0.0289, compared to 0.0295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0289

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.0018 SDG (High: 0.0311 / Low: 0.0293). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SDG (High: 0.0296 / Low: 0.0292).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.0304.

2010 Avg (December) 0.0304

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0297	0.0293	0.0295
February	0.0294	0.0288	0.0291
March	0.0292	0.0287	0.0290
April	0.0289	0.0286	0.0288
May	0.0288	0.0279	0.0283
June	0.0289	0.0279	0.0285
July	0.0296	0.0289	0.0291
August	0.0299	0.0291	0.0294
September	0.0295	0.0291	0.0293
October	0.0296	0.0292	0.0294
November	0.0296	0.0292	0.0295
December	0.0311	0.0293	0.0304