2011 SCR to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 SCR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the SCR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 8.4365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 6.0397.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3968 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5177 to the December average rate of 6.4856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 8.4365 was up 22.14% compared to the 2010 peak of 6.9072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
SCR 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 6.8279, compared to 7.4328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6049 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.9360 KES (High: 6.9756 / Low: 6.0397). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2215 KES (High: 6.6311 / Low: 6.4096).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8157 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 8.0545) against the same month in 2010 (average: 6.5689), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4856 (+22.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6311 | 6.4096 | 6.5177 |
| February | 6.7400 | 6.5173 | 6.6176 |
| March | 7.0367 | 6.6509 | 6.8474 |
| April | 6.9407 | 6.6853 | 6.8454 |
| May | 7.0684 | 6.6853 | 6.8894 |
| June | 7.5407 | 6.9646 | 7.2497 |
| July | 7.4731 | 7.1517 | 7.3536 |
| August | 7.7948 | 7.3402 | 7.5793 |
| September | 8.4121 | 7.5217 | 7.8223 |
| October | 8.4365 | 7.7347 | 8.0545 |
| November | 7.7537 | 6.9136 | 7.3014 |
| December | 6.9756 | 6.0397 | 6.4856 |