2011 KPW to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7638 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0927 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6112 KES

2011 KPW to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KPW to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.7638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6711 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5659 to the December average rate of 0.2566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -54.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7638 was up 32.99% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,819 KES

2010 Average 2,768 KES

Yearly Trough Low 464 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,355.56 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7733

0.2096

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to KES 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 0.6001, compared to 0.6222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.6246 KES (High: 0.7282 / Low: 0.1036). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 KES (High: 0.5680 / Low: 0.5637).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6246

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3891 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.7263) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1629 (+28.91%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.7263

2010 Avg (October) 0.5634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5680	0.5637	0.5659
February	0.5756	0.5658	0.5697
March	0.6011	0.5782	0.5891
April	0.5887	0.5817	0.5858
May	0.6333	0.5820	0.6049
June	0.6995	0.6622	0.6854
July	0.6993	0.6681	0.6809
August	0.7323	0.6973	0.7172
September	0.7435	0.6865	0.7066
October	0.7638	0.7131	0.7263
November	0.7282	0.1036	0.6457
December	0.6545	0.0927	0.2566