YEARLY HIGH
136.8534 IDR
YEARLY LOW
125.2068 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.4930 IDR

2021 KES to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 136.8534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 125.2068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6466 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.9136 to the December average rate of 126.7841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 136.8534 was down 14.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 159.6428, 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 684,267 IDR
2020 Average 683,218 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 626,034 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,232.94 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

135.4603
125.9953
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KES to IDR 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 131.3968, compared to 129.5891 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 1.8077 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 131.3968
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 129.5891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 3.7747 IDR (High: 136.8534 / Low: 133.0787). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8155 IDR (High: 129.7544 / Low: 128.9390).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒3.7747
September Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.8155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.5084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 134.6716) against the same month in 2020 (average: 148.0119), the exchange rate shifted by -13.3403 (-9.01%).

2021 Avg (April) 134.6716
2020 Avg (April) 148.0119

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Month High Low Average
January 129.5215 126.5655 127.9136
February 130.5976 127.0616 128.1790
March 133.1061 129.7880 131.2182
April 136.8534 133.0787 134.6716
May 135.0792 132.2769 133.2139
June 135.0867 131.6254 133.1849
July 135.4208 132.9237 134.1204
August 133.1861 129.7868 131.6120
September 129.7544 128.9390 129.4489
October 129.4782 126.7552 128.0028
November 129.2604 126.5909 127.5664
December 128.9638 125.2068 126.7841