2011 KES to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0160 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0121 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0142 SGD

2011 KES to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0159 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0160 was down 13.95% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0186, 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 80 SGD

2010 Average 86 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 60 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.61 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0162

0.0123

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KES to SGD 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 0.0150, compared to 0.0135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0150

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0015 SGD (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0130). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0158).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0159) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0185), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-13.87%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0159

2010 Avg (January) 0.0185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0160	0.0158	0.0159
February	0.0158	0.0154	0.0157
March	0.0154	0.0147	0.0150
April	0.0151	0.0147	0.0149
May	0.0148	0.0143	0.0145
June	0.0144	0.0135	0.0139
July	0.0138	0.0132	0.0135
August	0.0132	0.0128	0.0130
September	0.0132	0.0125	0.0130
October	0.0130	0.0121	0.0126
November	0.0145	0.0130	0.0139
December	0.0156	0.0143	0.0150