YEARLY HIGH
2.9305 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.6308 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7647 HUF

2021 KES to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 2.9305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2.6308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2997 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6865 to the December average rate of 2.8757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.9305 was down 8.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.1961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,653 HUF
2020 Average 14,470 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 13,154 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,498.47 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.8947
2.6675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HUF 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 2.7321, compared to 2.7972 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0651 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 2.7321
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 2.7972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.1641 HUF (High: 2.7962 / Low: 2.6321). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0495 HUF (High: 2.8977 / Low: 2.8483).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1641
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0831 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 2.8566) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.7802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0764 (+2.75%).

2021 Avg (November) 2.8566
2020 Avg (November) 2.7802

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Month High Low Average
January 2.7125 2.6579 2.6865
February 2.7346 2.6810 2.7029
March 2.8287 2.7457 2.8029
April 2.8197 2.7558 2.7928
May 2.7962 2.6321 2.7097
June 2.7827 2.6308 2.6976
July 2.8281 2.7446 2.7928
August 2.7811 2.6862 2.7350
September 2.8109 2.6596 2.7174
October 2.8342 2.7768 2.8058
November 2.9305 2.7745 2.8566
December 2.8977 2.8483 2.8757