YEARLY HIGH
19.2172 TZS
YEARLY LOW
16.1124 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8926 TZS

2011 KES to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 19.2172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 16.1124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1048 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4036 to the December average rate of 18.6492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 19.2172 was up 0.23% compared to the 2010 peak of 19.1727, 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 96,086 TZS
2010 Average 90,865 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 80,562 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,524.09 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

18.8206
16.7632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TZS 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 18.0814, compared to 17.7038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 2.1882 TZS (High: 18.3006 / Low: 16.1124). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2411 TZS (High: 18.6244 / Low: 18.3833).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.1882
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2411

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5949 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5949

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 18.6492) against the same month in 2010 (average: 18.1806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4686 (+2.58%).

2011 Avg (December) 18.6492
2010 Avg (December) 18.1806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.6934 18.0382 18.4036
February 18.6244 18.3833 18.5005
March 18.3537 17.5264 17.9056
April 18.1170 17.8622 17.9933
May 18.1675 17.5877 17.8867
June 18.1870 17.3884 17.7990
July 18.3436 17.1989 17.6104
August 17.5699 16.9576 17.3898
September 17.3571 16.3218 17.0219
October 18.3006 16.1124 16.9347
November 18.9652 18.1207 18.6168
December 19.2172 18.0330 18.6492