2011 KES to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.7784 SLL

YEARLY LOW

41.8339 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.0171 SLL

2011 KES to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 52.7784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 41.8339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9445 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.7240 to the December average rate of 50.3294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 52.7784 was up 1.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 52.2170, 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 263,892 SLL

2010 Average 249,637 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 209,169 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,722.44 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

52.7682

43.3569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SLL 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 50.8772, compared to 47.1570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.8772

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.1570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 3.9939 SLL (High: 48.7563 / Low: 44.7624). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0668 SLL (High: 52.2473 / Low: 51.1805).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.9939

April Spread (Stable) ±1.0668

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 2.1132 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 51.9839) against the same month in 2010 (average: 50.6533), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3306 (+2.63%).

2011 Avg (February) 51.9839

2010 Avg (February) 50.6533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.2395	51.1689	51.7240
February	52.7784	51.2188	51.9839
March	51.7682	49.2712	50.5354
April	52.2473	51.1805	51.6076
May	51.9608	49.8658	50.7627
June	50.4875	47.4616	48.6496
July	49.2454	47.9222	48.4275
August	47.9285	45.6749	47.0189
September	47.2530	43.6852	46.1155
October	45.2136	41.8339	44.1412
November	48.7563	44.7624	46.9092
December	52.1990	48.2426	50.3294