YEARLY HIGH
2.7513 KES
YEARLY LOW
2.3384 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5847 KES

2010 MUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the MUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 2.7513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 2.3384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4129 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5513 to the December average rate of 2.6458, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,757 KES
Yearly Average 12,924 KES
Yearly Trough Low 11,692 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,064.61 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.7422
2.3933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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: Jan–Jun) was 2.5057, compared to 2.6637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was June, with a trading range of 0.1916 KES (High: 2.5726 / Low: 2.3810). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0437 KES (High: 2.5642 / Low: 2.5205).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1916
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0985 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 2.6903.

2010 Avg (November) 2.6903
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5953 2.4725 2.5513
February 2.5848 2.4879 2.5210
March 2.5642 2.5205 2.5365
April 2.5414 2.4851 2.5209
May 2.5150 2.3384 2.4224
June 2.5726 2.3810 2.4822
July 2.6783 2.5698 2.6377
August 2.7144 2.6139 2.6609
September 2.6826 2.5982 2.6345
October 2.7471 2.6736 2.7131
November 2.7513 2.6373 2.6903
December 2.6774 2.6206 2.6458