YEARLY HIGH
0.0356 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0326 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0336 XCD

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).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 178 XCD
Yearly Average 168 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 163 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.91 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0348
0.0328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.0347.

2010 Avg (January) 0.0347
Baseline Avg N/A

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