YEARLY HIGH
0.0334 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0253 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0305 XCD

2011 KES to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0333 to the December average rate of 0.0313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0334 was down 6.22% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0356, 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 167 XCD
2010 Average 168 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 127 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.18 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0339
0.0260
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 0.0320, compared to 0.0290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0029 XCD (High: 0.0303 / Low: 0.0274). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.0334 / Low: 0.0331).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0333) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0347), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-4.05%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0333
2010 Avg (January) 0.0347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0334 0.0331 0.0333
February 0.0333 0.0327 0.0330
March 0.0325 0.0313 0.0319
April 0.0323 0.0320 0.0321
May 0.0323 0.0310 0.0316
June 0.0314 0.0294 0.0303
July 0.0304 0.0295 0.0299
August 0.0295 0.0284 0.0290
September 0.0287 0.0262 0.0280
October 0.0271 0.0253 0.0267
November 0.0303 0.0274 0.0290
December 0.0324 0.0300 0.0313