YEARLY HIGH
0.7182 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.5475 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6050 KES

2011 KZT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KZT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.7182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.5475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1706 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5508 to the December average rate of 0.5841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7182 was up 28.58% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5586, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,591 KES
2010 Average 2,686 KES
Yearly Trough Low 2,738 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 853.21 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6958
0.5376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.5765, compared to 0.6335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0603 KES (High: 0.6646 / Low: 0.6042). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 KES (High: 0.5529 / Low: 0.5475).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0603
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0524 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.6826) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5465), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1361 (+24.90%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.6826
2010 Avg (October) 0.5465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5529 0.5475 0.5508
February 0.5644 0.5514 0.5570
March 0.5891 0.5672 0.5784
April 0.5794 0.5708 0.5762
May 0.5971 0.5711 0.5861
June 0.6265 0.5906 0.6102
July 0.6237 0.6080 0.6162
August 0.6482 0.6242 0.6343
September 0.6963 0.6373 0.6538
October 0.7182 0.6713 0.6826
November 0.6646 0.6042 0.6302
December 0.6084 0.5636 0.5841