2011 KES to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0337 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0252 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0302 SDG

2011 KES to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.0337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0309 to the December average rate of 0.0310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0337 was up 8.34% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0311, 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 168 SDG

2010 Average 146 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 126 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.43 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0336

0.0258

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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 0.0316, compared to 0.0288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0316

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0028 SDG (High: 0.0300 / Low: 0.0272). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SDG (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0308).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 0.0329) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+13.49%).

2011 Avg (March) 0.0329

2010 Avg (March) 0.0290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0310	0.0308	0.0309
February	0.0327	0.0310	0.0319
March	0.0337	0.0324	0.0329
April	0.0335	0.0318	0.0322
May	0.0321	0.0308	0.0314
June	0.0312	0.0292	0.0301
July	0.0302	0.0294	0.0297
August	0.0294	0.0281	0.0288
September	0.0286	0.0260	0.0278
October	0.0270	0.0252	0.0265
November	0.0300	0.0272	0.0287
December	0.0320	0.0298	0.0310