2021 KES to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3513 YER

YEARLY LOW

2.2037 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2831 YER

2021 KES to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 2.3513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 2.2037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1476 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2778 to the December average rate of 2.2148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.3513 was down 5.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4948, 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 11,757 YER

2020 Average 11,764 YER

Yearly Trough Low 11,019 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 737.88 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.3392

2.2035

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to YER 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: Jan–Jun) was 2.3016, compared to 2.2645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3016

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0451 YER (High: 2.3440 / Low: 2.2989). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 YER (High: 2.3225 / Low: 2.3168).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0451

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 2.3279) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.3462), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0183 (-0.78%).

2021 Avg (May) 2.3279

2020 Avg (May) 2.3462

मासिक विश्लेषण

प्रत्येक कॅलेंडर महिन्यासाठी सांख्यिकीय सारांश.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2911	2.2679	2.2778
February	2.2884	2.2737	2.2831
March	2.2878	2.2790	2.2825
April	2.3440	2.2989	2.3188
May	2.3513	2.3104	2.3279
June	2.3225	2.3168	2.3195
July	2.3231	2.3027	2.3138
August	2.3032	2.2829	2.2902
September	2.2825	2.2647	2.2770
October	2.2652	2.2489	2.2570
November	2.2488	2.2233	2.2345
December	2.2238	2.2037	2.2148

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