YEARLY HIGH
0.4146 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.3809 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3973 UYU

2021 KES to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.4146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.3809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0337 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3849 to the December average rate of 0.3923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4146 was down 4.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4364, 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 2,073 UYU
2020 Average 1,971 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 1,905 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168.57 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4120
0.3824
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KES to UYU 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 0.4001, compared to 0.3945 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.4001
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.3945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.0168 UYU (High: 0.4034 / Low: 0.3866). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 UYU (High: 0.3889 / Low: 0.3861).

August Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0168
September Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.4087) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.13%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.4087
2020 Avg (April) 0.4081

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Month High Low Average
January 0.3888 0.3809 0.3849
February 0.3933 0.3840 0.3895
March 0.4072 0.3931 0.4033
April 0.4146 0.4059 0.4087
May 0.4129 0.4067 0.4096
June 0.4067 0.4028 0.4045
July 0.4086 0.4024 0.4053
August 0.4034 0.3866 0.3963
September 0.3889 0.3861 0.3874
October 0.3962 0.3882 0.3926
November 0.3971 0.3894 0.3932
December 0.3951 0.3906 0.3923