2010 MDL to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 MDL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the MDL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 7.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 5.8618.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1555 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1115 to the December average rate of 6.6364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
MDL to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.1425, compared to 6.6712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5287 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was November, with a trading range of 0.4124 KES (High: 7.0173 / Low: 6.6049). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1535 KES (High: 6.2817 / Low: 6.1283).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1713 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 6.8077.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.2010 | 5.9860 | 6.1115 |
| February | 6.0453 | 5.8618 | 5.9777 |
| March | 6.2474 | 5.9532 | 6.1093 |
| April | 6.2817 | 6.1283 | 6.2074 |
| May | 6.2504 | 5.9690 | 6.1706 |
| June | 6.3633 | 6.1127 | 6.2785 |
| July | 6.6675 | 6.3305 | 6.4993 |
| August | 6.7544 | 6.5193 | 6.6290 |
| September | 6.8021 | 6.5092 | 6.6020 |
| October | 6.9676 | 6.7691 | 6.8527 |
| November | 7.0173 | 6.6049 | 6.8077 |
| December | 6.7709 | 6.5272 | 6.6364 |