2021 KES to UZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 KES to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the KES to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 98.8760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 94.9547.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9214 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.3812 to the December average rate of 95.6772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 98.8760 was up 2.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 96.3745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
KES to UZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 96.7853, compared to 96.7424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0429 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 2.2088 UZS (High: 98.3218 / Low: 96.1130). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5225 UZS (High: 96.1844 / Low: 95.6619).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7358 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 98.2229) against the same month in 2020 (average: 94.8562), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3667 (+3.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 95.9419 | 94.9547 | 95.3812 |
| February | 96.3454 | 95.4176 | 96.0354 |
| March | 96.0712 | 95.3717 | 95.7069 |
| April | 98.3218 | 96.1130 | 97.2717 |
| May | 98.8760 | 97.5527 | 98.2229 |
| June | 98.5335 | 97.5643 | 98.0938 |
| July | 98.5855 | 97.7736 | 98.1570 |
| August | 98.0724 | 96.8600 | 97.4212 |
| September | 97.3041 | 96.5908 | 96.9413 |
| October | 96.8326 | 95.9979 | 96.4136 |
| November | 96.1844 | 95.6619 | 95.8439 |
| December | 96.0558 | 95.2854 | 95.6772 |