YEARLY HIGH
0.1001 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0735 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0820 ZAR

2011 KES to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.1001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.0735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0856 to the December average rate of 0.0948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1001 was down 1.93% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1020, 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 500 ZAR
2010 Average 462 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 367 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.97 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0967
0.0735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ZAR 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 0.0821, compared to 0.0819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0138 ZAR (High: 0.0947 / Low: 0.0809). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ZAR (High: 0.0816 / Low: 0.0789).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0948) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+11.90%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0948
2010 Avg (December) 0.0847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0885 0.0818 0.0856
February 0.0899 0.0845 0.0881
March 0.0841 0.0799 0.0820
April 0.0818 0.0789 0.0802
May 0.0816 0.0789 0.0804
June 0.0790 0.0736 0.0764
July 0.0777 0.0735 0.0754
August 0.0783 0.0735 0.0764
September 0.0848 0.0746 0.0784
October 0.0816 0.0746 0.0788
November 0.0947 0.0809 0.0876
December 0.1001 0.0893 0.0948