YEARLY HIGH
54.8157 KES
YEARLY LOW
51.6832 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.0214 KES

2021 FJD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the FJD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 54.8157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 51.6832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1324 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.9846 to the December average rate of 53.0534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 54.8157 was up 0.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 54.7154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 274,078 KES
2020 Average 245,893 KES
Yearly Trough Low 258,416 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,662.23 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

54.2402
51.7780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 53.3069, compared to 52.7360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.3069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.7360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 1.7466 KES (High: 53.8569 / Low: 52.1104). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4890 KES (High: 52.2037 / Low: 51.7146).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.7466
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4890

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9169 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 54.0350) against the same month in 2020 (average: 45.7903), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2448 (+18.01%).

2021 Avg (February) 54.0350
2020 Avg (February) 45.7903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.5048 53.5094 53.9846
February 54.8157 53.3592 54.0350
March 54.4481 52.8171 53.6301
April 53.2769 51.8922 52.7132
May 53.3316 52.3938 52.8978
June 53.1815 52.1342 52.5807
July 52.2037 51.7146 51.9832
August 52.5646 51.6832 52.2267
September 53.1732 52.1589 52.7913
October 53.8569 52.1104 53.0380
November 53.8146 52.8326 53.3235
December 53.4359 52.6133 53.0534