YEARLY HIGH
0.0296 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0275 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0285 KES

2021 MGA to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MGA to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.0275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0289 to the December average rate of 0.0285, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0296 was down 1.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148 KES
2020 Average 140 KES
Yearly Trough Low 138 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.26 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0293
0.0279
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MGA to KES 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 0.0288, compared to 0.0282 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0288
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 KES (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0279). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0280).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0014
November Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0291) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+7.07%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0291
2020 Avg (February) 0.0272

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0293 0.0279 0.0289
February 0.0296 0.0289 0.0291
March 0.0294 0.0288 0.0291
April 0.0289 0.0281 0.0285
May 0.0288 0.0282 0.0286
June 0.0288 0.0279 0.0285
July 0.0287 0.0275 0.0282
August 0.0287 0.0278 0.0281
September 0.0282 0.0278 0.0280
October 0.0283 0.0279 0.0280
November 0.0283 0.0280 0.0281
December 0.0290 0.0282 0.0285