YEARLY HIGH
12.1465 KES
YEARLY LOW
9.2210 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1395 KES

2011 SVC to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SVC to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 12.1465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.2210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9255 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2551 to the December average rate of 9.8797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 12.1465 was up 29.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 9.3936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,732 KES
2010 Average 45,275 KES
Yearly Trough Low 46,105 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,627.28 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

11.7720
9.0263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 9.6172, compared to 10.6619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.0492 KES (High: 11.2432 / Low: 10.1941). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0664 KES (High: 9.2874 / Low: 9.2210).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0492
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0664

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8916 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 11.5431) against the same month in 2010 (average: 9.2171), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3260 (+25.24%).

2011 Avg (October) 11.5431
2010 Avg (October) 9.2171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2874 9.2210 9.2551
February 9.4150 9.2525 9.3175
March 9.8267 9.4563 9.6340
April 9.6269 9.5147 9.5791
May 9.9208 9.5194 9.7498
June 10.4575 9.8150 10.1676
July 10.4145 10.1257 10.2757
August 10.8521 10.4187 10.6173
September 11.7564 10.7099 11.0040
October 12.1465 11.3381 11.5431
November 11.2432 10.1941 10.6516
December 10.2740 9.5384 9.8797