2021 KES to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 KES to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the KES to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 34.2024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.5011.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.7013 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5029 to the December average rate of 3.8728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 670.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 34.2024 was up 6224.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.9244, compared to 3.9893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0648 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 33.7009 SDG (High: 34.2024 / Low: 0.5015). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 SDG (High: 0.5061 / Low: 0.5011).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1208 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 2.2284) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5139), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7145 (+333.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5061 | 0.5011 | 0.5029 |
| February | 34.2024 | 0.5015 | 2.2284 |
| March | 3.4812 | 3.4471 | 3.4653 |
| April | 3.5993 | 3.4938 | 3.5338 |
| May | 3.8969 | 3.5813 | 3.7797 |
| June | 4.1964 | 3.8948 | 4.0363 |
| July | 4.1983 | 4.1087 | 4.1436 |
| August | 4.1118 | 4.0373 | 4.0768 |
| September | 4.0355 | 3.9879 | 4.0127 |
| October | 3.9910 | 3.9576 | 3.9752 |
| November | 3.9610 | 2.0025 | 3.8544 |
| December | 3.8966 | 3.8527 | 3.8728 |