2011 PKR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2150 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.9285 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0270 KES

2011 PKR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 1.2150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.9285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2865 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9443 to the December average rate of 0.9659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2150 was up 26.15% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.9632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 607,498 KES

2010 Average 464,862 KES

Yearly Trough Low 464,243 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,254.96 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1821

0.9227

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.9853, compared to 1.0687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9853

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.1315 KES (High: 1.1419 / Low: 1.0104). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 KES (High: 0.9480 / Low: 0.9414).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1315

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1048 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.1605) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2228 (+23.77%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.1605

2010 Avg (October) 0.9376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9480	0.9414	0.9443
February	0.9607	0.9463	0.9545
March	1.0054	0.9667	0.9878
April	0.9985	0.9754	0.9895
May	1.0143	0.9831	0.9997
June	1.0676	0.9982	1.0357
July	1.0529	1.0304	1.0437
August	1.0993	1.0510	1.0715
September	1.1760	1.0709	1.0998
October	1.2150	1.1425	1.1605
November	1.1419	1.0104	1.0708
December	1.0076	0.9285	0.9659