YEARLY HIGH
1.8980 KES
YEARLY LOW
1.6244 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7581 KES

2010 PHP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the PHP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1.8980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.6244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2736 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6445 to the December average rate of 1.8330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 474,489 KES
Yearly Average 439,535 KES
Yearly Trough Low 406,095 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,394.06 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.8820
1.6229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.6985, compared to 1.8178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was November, with a trading range of 0.0891 KES (High: 1.8980 / Low: 1.8088). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 KES (High: 1.7670 / Low: 1.7447).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0891
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 1.8455.

2010 Avg (November) 1.8455
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6568 1.6244 1.6445
February 1.6789 1.6293 1.6587
March 1.7091 1.6663 1.6842
April 1.7484 1.7138 1.7323
May 1.7439 1.6935 1.7242
June 1.7709 1.7131 1.7472
July 1.7670 1.7447 1.7567
August 1.8043 1.7632 1.7816
September 1.8460 1.7885 1.8293
October 1.8752 1.8452 1.8604
November 1.8980 1.8088 1.8455
December 1.8516 1.8079 1.8330