YEARLY HIGH
33.4296 KES
YEARLY LOW
24.6110 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.1410 KES

2011 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 33.4296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 24.6110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8187 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.3749 to the December average rate of 26.3207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 33.4296 was up 25.61% compared to the 2010 peak of 26.6147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 167,148 KES
2010 Average 124,718 KES
Yearly Trough Low 123,055 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,093.41 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

32.7030
24.7087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 28.2945, compared to 29.9874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.9874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 3.5202 KES (High: 30.8184 / Low: 27.2982). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0459 KES (High: 30.3327 / Low: 29.2868).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.5202
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0459

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 3.0425 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 32.0368) against the same month in 2010 (average: 26.2060), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8308 (+22.25%).

2011 Avg (October) 32.0368
2010 Avg (October) 26.2060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.1127 24.6110 25.3749
February 27.0764 25.7183 26.2032
March 29.3050 27.1587 28.3702
April 30.3569 28.4738 29.5510
May 30.3327 29.2868 29.7428
June 31.0621 29.8881 30.5250
July 30.9418 29.3973 30.2926
August 32.0732 30.5380 31.2998
September 32.4660 30.1482 30.9804
October 33.4296 30.9898 32.0368
November 30.8184 27.2982 28.9943
December 27.7925 25.2077 26.3207