2021 NOK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3471 KES

YEARLY LOW

12.0156 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.7589 KES

2021 NOK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NOK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 13.3471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 12.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3314 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8990 to the December average rate of 12.5945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.3471 was up 2.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.0150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,735 KES

2020 Average 56,755 KES

Yearly Trough Low 60,078 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,657.15 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

13.1746

12.2519

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 12.8733, compared to 12.6445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.8153 KES (High: 13.2124 / Low: 12.3970). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2502 KES (High: 13.0587 / Low: 12.8085).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8153

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.4582 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 13.0977) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.6909), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4068 (+12.03%).

2021 Avg (October) 13.0977

2020 Avg (October) 11.6909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0554	12.7104	12.8990
February	13.1114	12.6771	12.8912
March	13.0600	12.6853	12.8653
April	13.1936	12.6223	12.8626
May	13.0587	12.8085	12.9350
June	13.0549	12.4292	12.7870
July	12.6053	12.0156	12.3288
August	12.6666	12.1124	12.3455
September	12.8849	12.5994	12.7175
October	13.3471	12.8012	13.0977
November	13.2124	12.3970	12.7827
December	12.8937	12.2631	12.5945