2010 SBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.7305 KES

YEARLY LOW

9.3569 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.1378 KES

2010 SBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the SBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 10.7305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 9.3569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3736 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6226 to the December average rate of 10.0965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,653 KES

Yearly Average 50,689 KES

Yearly Trough Low 46,785 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,867.98 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

10.7834

9.5171

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 9.8864, compared to 10.3892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.7496 KES (High: 10.1065 / Low: 9.3569). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0749 KES (High: 10.1287 / Low: 10.0538).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7496

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0749

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for October 2010 is 10.6778.

2010 Avg (October) 10.6778

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.6968	9.5567	9.6226
February	10.1065	9.3569	9.9133
March	10.0963	9.7648	9.9004
April	9.9019	9.4771	9.7349
May	10.2979	9.6283	9.8759
June	10.5343	9.9611	10.2712
July	10.6958	10.3117	10.5633
August	10.5661	10.1412	10.2712
September	10.6791	10.3048	10.4512
October	10.7305	10.6248	10.6778
November	10.6836	10.0274	10.2749
December	10.1287	10.0538	10.0965