YEARLY HIGH
7.9956 KES
YEARLY LOW
6.9210 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4234 KES

2021 NAD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NAD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 7.9956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 6.9210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0746 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2898 to the December average rate of 7.1045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.9956 was up 4.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.6591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,978 KES
2020 Average 32,487 KES
Yearly Trough Low 34,605 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,372.79 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.8613
7.0357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 7.4939, compared to 7.3529 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.1410 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 7.4939
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 7.3529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.8202 KES (High: 7.7412 / Low: 6.9210). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2682 KES (High: 7.5613 / Low: 7.2931).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.8202
July Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.2682

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3518 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 7.7925) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.2166), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5759 (+25.35%).

2021 Avg (June) 7.7925
2020 Avg (June) 6.2166

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Month High Low Average
January 7.4843 7.0742 7.2898
February 7.5559 7.2760 7.4445
March 7.4629 7.0499 7.3235
April 7.6159 7.2904 7.4607
May 7.8192 7.4058 7.6523
June 7.9956 7.5262 7.7925
July 7.5613 7.2931 7.4407
August 7.6208 7.1454 7.4408
September 7.6987 7.3034 7.4319
October 7.6960 7.3034 7.4550
November 7.7412 6.9210 7.2445
December 7.2874 6.9673 7.1045