2011 KWD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

384.5463 KES

YEARLY LOW

286.5985 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

320.9931 KES

2011 KWD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KWD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 384.5463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 286.5985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.9478 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 288.1867 to the December average rate of 311.1015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 384.5463 was up 33.72% compared to the 2010 peak of 287.5848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,922,731 KES

2010 Average 1,380,103 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,432,992 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 489,739.09 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

373.9361

280.3913

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KWD 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 303.1637, compared to 338.8226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.6589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 303.1637

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 338.8226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 34.6696 KES (High: 356.7277 / Low: 322.0580). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3084 KES (High: 289.9069 / Low: 286.5985).

November Spread (Volatile) ±34.6696

January Spread (Stable) ±3.3084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 28.6632 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.6632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 366.1407) against the same month in 2010 (average: 285.6600), the exchange rate shifted by +80.4807 (+28.17%).

2011 Avg (October) 366.1407

2010 Avg (October) 285.6600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	289.9069	286.5985	288.1867
February	295.7546	289.4047	291.2567
March	309.1152	297.0742	303.3711
April	304.2406	299.8365	303.0867
May	314.6633	303.2035	309.4464
June	333.5023	312.2306	323.6344
July	333.4838	322.8838	328.0363
August	348.2190	333.6270	340.4578
September	371.0623	341.6947	349.7220
October	384.5463	360.9393	366.1407
November	356.7277	322.0580	337.4775
December	323.9260	300.1345	311.1015