2010 KES to XCD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 KES to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the KES to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.0326.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0347 to the December average rate of 0.0334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
KES to XCD 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 0.0340, compared to 0.0333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was April, with a trading range of 0.0020 XCD (High: 0.0351 / Low: 0.0332). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XCD (High: 0.0334 / Low: 0.0331).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.0347.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0356 | 0.0340 | 0.0347 |
| February | 0.0349 | 0.0334 | 0.0341 |
| March | 0.0346 | 0.0331 | 0.0339 |
| April | 0.0351 | 0.0332 | 0.0343 |
| May | 0.0352 | 0.0335 | 0.0341 |
| June | 0.0339 | 0.0326 | 0.0331 |
| July | 0.0334 | 0.0328 | 0.0330 |
| August | 0.0338 | 0.0330 | 0.0334 |
| September | 0.0334 | 0.0329 | 0.0332 |
| October | 0.0334 | 0.0331 | 0.0333 |
| November | 0.0336 | 0.0331 | 0.0334 |
| December | 0.0335 | 0.0332 | 0.0334 |