2011 SDG to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.7068 KES

YEARLY LOW

29.7004 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.3027 KES

2011 SDG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SDG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 39.7068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 29.7004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0065 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3653 to the December average rate of 32.3098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 39.7068 was up 10.63% compared to the 2010 peak of 35.8931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 198,534 KES

2010 Average 171,361 KES

Yearly Trough Low 148,502 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,032.26 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

38.5053

29.6530

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 31.7236, compared to 34.8818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7236

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.8818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 3.4175 KES (High: 38.4412 / Low: 35.0237). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2121 KES (High: 32.4822 / Low: 32.2701).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.4175

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.9276 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 37.7676) against the same month in 2010 (average: 34.0424), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7252 (+10.94%).

2011 Avg (October) 37.7676

2010 Avg (October) 34.0424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.4822	32.2701	32.3653
February	32.2983	30.5957	31.3598
March	30.8692	29.7004	30.3907
April	31.4893	29.8243	31.0622
May	32.4948	31.1122	31.8925
June	34.2697	32.0879	33.2712
July	34.0473	33.1602	33.6198
August	35.5602	34.0519	34.7356
September	38.4412	35.0237	36.0179
October	39.7068	37.0504	37.7676
November	36.7295	33.3265	34.8400
December	33.6042	31.2068	32.3098