2021 KES to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0188 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0176 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0182 BBD

2021 KES to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0182 to the December average rate of 0.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0188 was down 5.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94 BBD

2020 Average 94 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 88 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.82 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0187

0.0176

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KES to BBD 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 0.0184, compared to 0.0181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0184

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0184). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0185).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0186) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0187), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.70%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0186

2020 Avg (May) 0.0187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0183	0.0181	0.0182
February	0.0183	0.0182	0.0182
March	0.0183	0.0182	0.0182
April	0.0187	0.0184	0.0185
May	0.0188	0.0185	0.0186
June	0.0186	0.0185	0.0185
July	0.0186	0.0184	0.0185
August	0.0184	0.0182	0.0183
September	0.0182	0.0181	0.0182
October	0.0181	0.0180	0.0180
November	0.0180	0.0178	0.0179
December	0.0178	0.0176	0.0177

2021 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு