2011 KES to ZMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.7760 ZMK

YEARLY LOW

46.5877 ZMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.1568 ZMK

2011 KES to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 61.7760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 46.5877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1884 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.0572 to the December average rate of 59.4778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 61.7760 was down 4.21% compared to the 2010 peak of 64.4887, 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 308,880 ZMK

2010 Average 304,088 ZMK

Yearly Trough Low 232,938 ZMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,941.89 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

60.5061

48.1662

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ZMK 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 56.7948, compared to 53.5187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.7948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.5187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 6.9661 ZMK (High: 57.5178 / Low: 50.5517). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8886 ZMK (High: 56.6886 / Low: 55.8001).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.9661

April Spread (Stable) ±0.8886

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 59.4778) against the same month in 2010 (average: 59.0202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4576 (+0.78%).

2011 Avg (December) 59.4778

2010 Avg (December) 59.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	59.8890	58.4611	59.0572
February	59.7305	57.7228	58.7688
March	57.4597	55.3617	56.5103
April	56.6886	55.8001	56.3012
May	56.8709	54.7758	55.8661
June	55.4317	52.7829	54.2653
July	54.6518	52.8654	53.8181
August	54.0414	52.3327	53.1942
September	53.0411	47.3761	51.1829
October	50.7307	46.5877	49.1945
November	57.5178	50.5517	54.2449
December	61.7760	56.9200	59.4778