YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0100 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0111 KES

2011 LAK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LAK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0100 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0133 was up 31.71% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66 KES
2010 Average 48 KES
Yearly Trough Low 50 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.39 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0129
0.0098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0105, compared to 0.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0011 KES (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0111). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0101 / Low: 0.0100).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.0126) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+25.79%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.0126
2010 Avg (October) 0.0100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0101 0.0100 0.0100
February 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
March 0.0107 0.0103 0.0105
April 0.0105 0.0104 0.0104
May 0.0108 0.0104 0.0106
June 0.0114 0.0107 0.0111
July 0.0114 0.0110 0.0112
August 0.0119 0.0114 0.0116
September 0.0128 0.0117 0.0120
October 0.0133 0.0124 0.0126
November 0.0123 0.0111 0.0116
December 0.0112 0.0104 0.0108