YEARLY HIGH
0.2469 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.1873 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2176 UYU

2011 KES to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.2469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.1873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0597 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2451 to the December average rate of 0.2298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2469 was down 5.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2621, 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 1,235 UYU
2010 Average 1,262 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 936 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.35 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2500
0.1919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to UYU 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 0.2279, compared to 0.2073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0284 UYU (High: 0.2237 / Low: 0.1953). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 UYU (High: 0.2469 / Low: 0.2419).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.2451) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2578), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0127 (-4.91%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.2451
2010 Avg (January) 0.2578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2469 0.2419 0.2451
February 0.2428 0.2361 0.2396
March 0.2349 0.2241 0.2290
April 0.2306 0.2244 0.2261
May 0.2265 0.2160 0.2200
June 0.2160 0.2016 0.2076
July 0.2071 0.2021 0.2047
August 0.2049 0.1959 0.2005
September 0.2035 0.1954 0.2000
October 0.2010 0.1873 0.1968
November 0.2237 0.1953 0.2121
December 0.2396 0.2191 0.2298