2010 KES to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

254.5151 STD

YEARLY LOW

212.6815 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

230.9049 STD

2010 KES to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 254.5151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 212.6815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.8336 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 216.3402 to the December average rate of 230.5613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,272,576 STD

Yearly Average 1,154,525 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,063,408 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,167.91 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

250.7392

213.2130

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to STD 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 231.8054, compared to 230.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 231.8054

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 230.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was June, with a trading range of 28.7605 STD (High: 254.5151 / Low: 225.7546). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6389 STD (High: 234.5750 / Low: 231.9361).

June Spread (Volatile) ±28.7605

April Spread (Stable) ±2.6389

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 13.8309 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.8309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 247.6120.

2010 Avg (June) 247.6120

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	218.6374	212.6815	216.3402
February	235.6923	216.7214	228.0622
March	236.1910	232.6681	234.6509
April	234.5750	231.9361	233.4694
May	239.9010	225.8441	230.6975
June	254.5151	225.7546	247.6120
July	244.1356	232.6283	237.5985
August	239.3466	231.2536	236.6353
September	237.8433	222.7466	232.9201
October	221.4001	216.6201	219.0892
November	233.3721	216.0545	223.2227
December	232.7196	227.4446	230.5613