2021 NZD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 NZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the NZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 81.7149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 74.6789.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0361 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.9807 to the December average rate of 76.6661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 81.7149 was up 2.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 79.7390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
NZD to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 77.9569, compared to 77.1627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7942 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 3.6478 KES (High: 80.0695 / Low: 76.4217). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3025 KES (High: 76.1370 / Low: 74.8345).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.8149 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 79.4589) against the same month in 2020 (average: 64.4432), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0157 (+23.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.9370 | 77.7149 | 78.9807 |
| February | 81.7149 | 78.5744 | 79.4589 |
| March | 80.0695 | 76.4217 | 78.2320 |
| April | 78.4078 | 75.3297 | 76.8974 |
| May | 78.3792 | 76.6754 | 77.6403 |
| June | 78.1147 | 74.7647 | 76.5323 |
| July | 76.1370 | 74.8345 | 75.5776 |
| August | 77.4287 | 74.6789 | 76.2518 |
| September | 78.6693 | 75.9363 | 77.7584 |
| October | 79.9748 | 76.4467 | 78.2414 |
| November | 79.9494 | 76.7216 | 78.4810 |
| December | 77.4172 | 75.9076 | 76.6661 |