2011 SYP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1481 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.5980 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8461 KES

2011 SYP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SYP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 2.1481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.5980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5501 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7310 to the December average rate of 1.6759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.1481 was up 22.25% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.7572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,741 KES

2010 Average 8,533 KES

Yearly Trough Low 7,990 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,750.40 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.0788

1.6393

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 1.7862, compared to 1.9061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7862

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.1981 KES (High: 1.7962 / Low: 1.5980). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 KES (High: 1.7749 / Low: 1.7553).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1981

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

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 0.1908 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 2.0422) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.7483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2940 (+16.81%).

2011 Avg (October) 2.0422

2010 Avg (October) 1.7483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7442	1.7176	1.7310
February	1.7677	1.7304	1.7437
March	1.8436	1.7506	1.8043
April	1.7749	1.7553	1.7654
May	1.8312	1.7538	1.7976
June	1.9311	1.8102	1.8752
July	1.9170	1.8689	1.8947
August	2.0022	1.9207	1.9576
September	2.0979	1.9562	1.9995
October	2.1481	2.0088	2.0422
November	1.9744	1.7814	1.8667
December	1.7962	1.5980	1.6759