2010 KES to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0133 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0122 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0126 USD

2010 KES to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66 USD

Yearly Average 63 USD

Yearly Trough Low 61 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.56 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0133

0.0122

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KES to USD 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 0.0129, compared to 0.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0124).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.0132.

2010 Avg (January) 0.0132

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0133	0.0131	0.0132
February	0.0132	0.0129	0.0130
March	0.0131	0.0129	0.0130
April	0.0130	0.0129	0.0129
May	0.0129	0.0125	0.0127
June	0.0125	0.0122	0.0124
July	0.0125	0.0122	0.0123
August	0.0126	0.0123	0.0124
September	0.0124	0.0123	0.0124
October	0.0124	0.0123	0.0124
November	0.0125	0.0124	0.0124
December	0.0125	0.0124	0.0124