YEARLY HIGH
56.1347 KES
YEARLY LOW
52.8297 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.4092 KES

2021 BZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 56.1347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 52.8297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3050 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.5066 to the December average rate of 56.0440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 56.1347 was up 1.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 55.3544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 280,674 KES
2020 Average 264,265 KES
Yearly Trough Low 264,149 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,524.88 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

56.3171
53.0408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 53.9535, compared to 54.8650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.9535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.8650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.2106 KES (High: 54.1945 / Low: 52.9840). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1252 KES (High: 53.5536 / Low: 53.4284).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2106
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8561 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 56.0440) against the same month in 2020 (average: 54.8157), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2283 (+2.24%).

2021 Avg (December) 56.0440
2020 Avg (December) 54.8157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.7127 54.1738 54.5066
February 54.6532 54.2660 54.3981
March 54.6887 54.3072 54.4378
April 54.1945 52.9840 53.5817
May 53.7100 52.8297 53.3138
June 53.5536 53.4284 53.4829
July 53.9098 53.5065 53.6698
August 54.5226 53.8681 54.2277
September 54.8211 54.5206 54.6493
October 55.1921 54.8309 55.0153
November 55.8340 55.2372 55.5838
December 56.1347 55.8637 56.0440