YEARLY HIGH
160.2561 KES
YEARLY LOW
150.2331 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.6812 KES

2021 JOD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JOD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 160.2561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 150.2331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0230 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.0454 to the December average rate of 159.3617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 160.2561 was up 1.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 157.4397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 801,281 KES
2020 Average 750,975 KES
Yearly Trough Low 751,165 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,115.14 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

160.1422
150.7755
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JOD 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 153.3955, compared to 155.9669 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 2.5713 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 153.3955
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 155.9669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 2.9673 KES (High: 153.6088 / Low: 150.6415). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3407 KES (High: 152.2567 / Low: 151.9160).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒2.9673
June Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.3407

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.4191 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 159.3617) against the same month in 2020 (average: 155.8701), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4916 (+2.24%).

2021 Avg (December) 159.3617
2020 Avg (December) 155.8701

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Month High Low Average
January 155.7107 154.1205 155.0454
February 155.3280 154.3018 154.6972
March 154.9428 154.3401 154.7113
April 153.6088 150.6415 152.2921
May 152.7421 150.2331 151.5560
June 152.2567 151.9160 152.0710
July 153.1882 151.9997 152.5364
August 154.9365 153.1594 154.1669
September 155.8662 155.0019 155.3828
October 156.9467 155.8533 156.3844
November 158.7548 156.9580 157.9689
December 160.2561 158.7205 159.3617