YEARLY HIGH
0.1084 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.0823 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0991 SVC

2011 KES to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1080 to the December average rate of 0.1013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1084 was down 6.64% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1162, 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 542 SVC
2010 Average 553 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 412 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.60 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1102
0.0845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SVC 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 0.1041, compared to 0.0941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0092 SVC (High: 0.0981 / Low: 0.0889). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SVC (High: 0.1084 / Low: 0.1077).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.1080) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1155), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-6.43%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.1080
2010 Avg (January) 0.1155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1084 0.1077 0.1080
February 0.1081 0.1062 0.1073
March 0.1057 0.1018 0.1038
April 0.1051 0.1039 0.1044
May 0.1050 0.1008 0.1026
June 0.1019 0.0956 0.0984
July 0.0988 0.0960 0.0973
August 0.0960 0.0921 0.0942
September 0.0934 0.0851 0.0909
October 0.0882 0.0823 0.0867
November 0.0981 0.0889 0.0940
December 0.1048 0.0973 0.1013