YEARLY HIGH
0.0239 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0189 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0205 KES

2011 SLL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SLL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0239 was up 13.34% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120 KES
2010 Average 100 KES
Yearly Trough Low 95 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.78 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0230
0.0189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0197, compared to 0.0212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 KES (High: 0.0223 / Low: 0.0205). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KES (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0191).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.0227) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+13.77%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.0227
2010 Avg (October) 0.0199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0195 0.0191 0.0193
February 0.0195 0.0189 0.0192
March 0.0203 0.0193 0.0198
April 0.0195 0.0191 0.0194
May 0.0201 0.0192 0.0197
June 0.0211 0.0198 0.0206
July 0.0209 0.0203 0.0207
August 0.0219 0.0209 0.0213
September 0.0229 0.0212 0.0217
October 0.0239 0.0221 0.0227
November 0.0223 0.0205 0.0213
December 0.0207 0.0192 0.0199