2011 MDL to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 MDL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the MDL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 9.0452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 6.5118.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5335 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6504 to the December average rate of 7.3566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 9.0452 was up 28.90% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.0173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
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 7.1288, compared to 8.0365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9077 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.9584 KES (High: 8.4909 / Low: 7.5325). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1712 KES (High: 7.4357 / Low: 7.2645).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6842 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 8.6310) against the same month in 2010 (average: 6.8527), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7782 (+25.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8052 | 6.5118 | 6.6504 |
| February | 6.9106 | 6.7361 | 6.7982 |
| March | 7.2071 | 6.8992 | 7.0543 |
| April | 7.3171 | 6.9867 | 7.2045 |
| May | 7.4357 | 7.2645 | 7.3612 |
| June | 7.8970 | 7.3637 | 7.7043 |
| July | 8.0172 | 7.7032 | 7.8193 |
| August | 8.3526 | 8.0049 | 8.1791 |
| September | 8.6434 | 8.0695 | 8.2862 |
| October | 9.0452 | 8.4789 | 8.6310 |
| November | 8.4909 | 7.5325 | 7.9468 |
| December | 7.6405 | 7.0918 | 7.3566 |