2021 STD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0054 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0051 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0053 KES

2021 STD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0054 to the December average rate of 0.0053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0054 was down 0.37% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27 KES

2020 Average 25 KES

Yearly Trough Low 26 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.44 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0054

0.0052

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0053, compared to 0.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0053

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KES (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0052).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0054) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+17.08%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0054

2020 Avg (February) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0054	0.0053	0.0054
February	0.0054	0.0053	0.0054
March	0.0054	0.0053	0.0053
April	0.0052	0.0052	0.0052
May	0.0052	0.0051	0.0052
June	0.0053	0.0052	0.0053
July	0.0053	0.0052	0.0052
August	0.0053	0.0052	0.0053
September	0.0053	0.0053	0.0053
October	0.0053	0.0053	0.0053
November	0.0054	0.0053	0.0053
December	0.0054	0.0053	0.0053