YEARLY HIGH
1.0284 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.9754 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0045 VUV

2021 KES to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 1.0284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.9754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9854 to the December average rate of 1.0004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0284 was down 12.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1803, 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 5,142 VUV
2020 Average 5,452 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 4,877 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.01 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0215
0.9821
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KES to VUV 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 0.9998, compared to 1.0091 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.9998
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.0091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0285 VUV (High: 1.0284 / Low: 0.9999). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 VUV (High: 1.0176 / Low: 1.0102).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0285
September Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0075

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.0117) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1333), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1215 (-10.72%).

2021 Avg (May) 1.0117
2020 Avg (May) 1.1333

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Month High Low Average
January 0.9997 0.9754 0.9854
February 0.9932 0.9769 0.9861
March 1.0030 0.9825 0.9919
April 1.0256 1.0052 1.0148
May 1.0284 0.9999 1.0117
June 1.0179 1.0030 1.0091
July 1.0221 1.0135 1.0178
August 1.0255 1.0131 1.0182
September 1.0176 1.0102 1.0128
October 1.0176 0.9995 1.0098
November 0.9997 0.9904 0.9957
December 1.0052 0.9933 1.0004