2011 KES to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6521 YER

YEARLY LOW

2.0166 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4291 YER

2011 KES to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 2.6521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 2.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6355 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6436 to the December average rate of 2.5019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.6521 was down 12.22% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.0213, 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 13,260 YER

2010 Average 13,596 YER

Yearly Trough Low 10,083 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,177.51 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.6960

2.0674

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to YER 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 2.5502, compared to 2.3081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5502

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.2471 YER (High: 2.6231 / Low: 2.3760). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 YER (High: 2.6521 / Low: 2.6296).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2471

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

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 0.1148 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 2.6436) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.7089), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0653 (-2.41%).

2011 Avg (January) 2.6436

2010 Avg (January) 2.7089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6521	2.6296	2.6436
February	2.6517	2.6083	2.6303
March	2.5946	2.4916	2.5459
April	2.5793	2.5428	2.5580
May	2.5803	2.4672	2.5127
June	2.4943	2.3348	2.4107
July	2.4295	2.3463	2.3882
August	2.3404	2.2645	2.3025
September	2.3076	2.0873	2.2345
October	2.1606	2.0166	2.1198
November	2.4017	2.1797	2.3015
December	2.6231	2.3760	2.5019