YEARLY HIGH
15.7794 KES
YEARLY LOW
6.8128 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6993 KES

2021 TRY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TRY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 15.7794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 6.8128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9666 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8542 to the December average rate of 8.5053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 15.7794 was down 8.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 17.3189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 788,972 KES
2020 Average 763,313 KES
Yearly Trough Low 340,641 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448,330.88 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

16.1359
7.8116
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TRY 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 13.8442, compared to 11.5543 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 2.2899 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 13.8442
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 11.5543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 3.7667 KES (High: 10.5795 / Low: 6.8128). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4285 KES (High: 12.8460 / Low: 12.4175).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒3.7667
July Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.4285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9722 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 15.4422) against the same month in 2020 (average: 16.6234), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1812 (-7.11%).

2021 Avg (February) 15.4422
2020 Avg (February) 16.6234

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Month High Low Average
January 15.1136 14.6549 14.8542
February 15.7794 14.7832 15.4422
March 15.2166 13.1602 14.2778
April 13.4041 12.8936 13.1970
May 13.0657 12.5484 12.8095
June 12.8535 12.2755 12.4845
July 12.8460 12.4175 12.5831
August 13.2001 12.5787 12.8921
September 13.2830 12.3833 12.8586
October 12.4950 11.4045 12.0095
November 11.6581 8.3293 10.4774
December 10.5795 6.8128 8.5053