2021 KES to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2264.3306 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.0088 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.2698 VEF

2021 KES to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2264.3306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2264.3218 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 219.1368 to the December average rate of 0.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2264.3306 was down 8.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 2476.2097, 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 11,321,653 VEF

2020 Average 11,676,973 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 44 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,321,609.07 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

241.0496

-21.9039

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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 36.5305, compared to 0.0090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.5214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.5305

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 2264.3216 VEF (High: 2264.3306 / Low: 0.0091). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 0.0093 / Low: 0.0093).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2264.3216

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 219.1277 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -219.1277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 219.1368) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2458.0871), the exchange rate shifted by -2238.9503 (-91.09%).

2021 Avg (January) 219.1368

2020 Avg (January) 2458.0871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2264.3306	0.0091	219.1368
February	0.0091	0.0091	0.0091
March	0.0091	0.0091	0.0091
April	0.0094	0.0092	0.0093
May	0.0094	0.0092	0.0093
June	0.0093	0.0093	0.0093
July	0.0093	0.0092	0.0092
August	0.0092	0.0091	0.0091
September	0.0091	0.0090	0.0091
October	0.0090	0.0090	0.0090
November	0.0090	0.0089	0.0089
December	0.0089	0.0088	0.0089