YEARLY HIGH
0.0579 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0283 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0535 VEF

2010 KES to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0296 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0476 to the December average rate of 0.0534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 290 VEF
Yearly Average 268 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 142 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.00 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0568
0.0467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to VEF 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 0.0538, compared to 0.0532 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) 0.0538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was January, with a trading range of 0.0296 VEF (High: 0.0579 / Low: 0.0283). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 VEF (High: 0.0535 / Low: 0.0532).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.0476.

2010 Avg (January) 0.0476
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0579 0.0283 0.0476
February 0.0566 0.0555 0.0560
March 0.0561 0.0554 0.0558
April 0.0558 0.0552 0.0556
May 0.0556 0.0538 0.0547
June 0.0537 0.0522 0.0531
July 0.0536 0.0525 0.0529
August 0.0542 0.0527 0.0534
September 0.0534 0.0528 0.0531
October 0.0535 0.0529 0.0533
November 0.0537 0.0531 0.0535
December 0.0535 0.0532 0.0534