YEARLY HIGH
41.8768 KES
YEARLY LOW
30.3689 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.7633 KES

2011 LTL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LTL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 41.8768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 30.3689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5080 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3429 to the December average rate of 32.9967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 41.8768 was up 26.72% compared to the 2010 peak of 33.0472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 209,384 KES
2010 Average 152,085 KES
Yearly Trough Low 151,844 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,539.97 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

40.9893
30.4660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 34.2213, compared to 37.3054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.2213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.3054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 4.3806 KES (High: 38.8451 / Low: 34.4645). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9189 KES (High: 36.0334 / Low: 35.1145).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.3806
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.5806 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 40.1124) against the same month in 2010 (average: 32.4656), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6468 (+23.55%).

2011 Avg (October) 40.1124
2010 Avg (October) 32.4656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.2054 30.3689 31.3429
February 33.0059 31.6324 32.2151
March 34.9397 33.1203 34.1705
April 35.8823 34.1050 35.0849
May 36.0334 35.1145 35.4624
June 38.0917 35.8377 37.0518
July 37.9165 36.4377 37.1773
August 39.3362 37.4498 38.5523
September 40.4436 37.3548 38.4161
October 41.8768 39.0140 40.1124
November 38.8451 34.4645 36.5774
December 35.0832 31.5517 32.9967