2021 SDG to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9955 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0292 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5162 KES

2021 SDG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.9955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9662 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9886 to the December average rate of 0.2582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -87.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9955 was down 11.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,977 KES

2020 Average 9,849 KES

Yearly Trough Low 146 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,831.17 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.1633

0.0666

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.7810, compared to 0.2515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7810

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 1.9649 KES (High: 1.9942 / Low: 0.0292). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 KES (High: 0.2527 / Low: 0.2506).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.9649

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3245 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.9886) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2315), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2429 (-10.88%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.9886

2020 Avg (January) 2.2315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9955	1.9760	1.9886
February	1.9942	0.0292	1.6131
March	0.2901	0.2873	0.2886
April	0.2862	0.2778	0.2830
May	0.2792	0.2566	0.2647
June	0.2568	0.2383	0.2478
July	0.2434	0.2382	0.2414
August	0.2477	0.2432	0.2453
September	0.2508	0.2478	0.2492
October	0.2527	0.2506	0.2516
November	0.4994	0.2525	0.2634
December	0.2596	0.2566	0.2582

2021 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு