YEARLY HIGH
10.2421 KES
YEARLY LOW
9.4139 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8916 KES

2010 MOP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the MOP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 10.2421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 9.4139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8282 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4657 to the December average rate of 10.0525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,211 KES
Yearly Average 49,458 KES
Yearly Trough Low 47,070 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,141.02 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

10.2136
9.3977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 9.7049, compared to 10.0783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.3023 KES (High: 9.9504 / Low: 9.6481). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 KES (High: 10.0846 / Low: 10.0304).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3023
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0981 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 10.0996.

2010 Avg (June) 10.0996
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5294 9.4139 9.4657
February 9.6589 9.4835 9.5865
March 9.6877 9.5716 9.6126
April 9.7171 9.6217 9.6578
May 9.9504 9.6481 9.8075
June 10.2421 9.9645 10.0996
July 10.2072 10.0108 10.1456
August 10.1799 9.9149 10.0475
September 10.1509 10.0505 10.0977
October 10.1384 10.0522 10.0799
November 10.1119 10.0003 10.0467
December 10.0846 10.0304 10.0525