YEARLY HIGH
0.7709 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.6984 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7284 KES

2021 JMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.6984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0725 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7624 to the December average rate of 0.7319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7709 was down 2.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,855 KES
2020 Average 3,752 KES
Yearly Trough Low 3,492 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362.74 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7679
0.7023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.7325, compared to 0.7243 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.7325
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.7243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0468 KES (High: 0.7473 / Low: 0.7005). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 KES (High: 0.7234 / Low: 0.7186).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0468
November Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.7624) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7516), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+1.44%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.7624
2020 Avg (January) 0.7516

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Month High Low Average
January 0.7709 0.7518 0.7624
February 0.7506 0.7245 0.7322
March 0.7555 0.7254 0.7442
April 0.7473 0.7005 0.7222
May 0.7235 0.6991 0.7131
June 0.7277 0.7164 0.7208
July 0.7260 0.6984 0.7078
August 0.7257 0.7003 0.7103
September 0.7496 0.7259 0.7375
October 0.7556 0.7198 0.7378
November 0.7234 0.7186 0.7205
December 0.7369 0.7242 0.7319