2021 FKP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

155.3164 KES

YEARLY LOW

147.0707 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.8423 KES

2021 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 155.3164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 147.0707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2457 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.9647 to the December average rate of 150.3715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 155.3164 was up 2.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 151.3994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 776,582 KES

2020 Average 683,616 KES

Yearly Trough Low 735,354 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,228.61 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

152.4229

149.1237

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 150.9778, compared to 150.7069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.9778

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.7069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 5.3142 KES (High: 155.3164 / Low: 150.0022). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5191 KES (High: 151.5444 / Low: 149.0252).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.3142

August Spread (Stable) ±2.5191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.6067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 152.1479) against the same month in 2020 (average: 130.7621), the exchange rate shifted by +21.3858 (+16.35%).

2021 Avg (February) 152.1479

2020 Avg (February) 130.7621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	151.2543	148.1875	149.9647
February	155.3164	150.0022	152.1479
March	153.3949	150.3117	152.0054
April	151.3443	147.0707	149.3986
May	153.4922	148.4623	151.2682
June	152.9566	148.7797	151.0818
July	151.6620	147.4960	149.4117
August	151.5444	149.0252	150.7786
September	152.5149	148.3916	151.3750
October	153.4330	149.6722	151.7407
November	152.4641	149.4458	150.5637
December	153.1090	149.0459	150.3715

2021 FKP నుండి KES చారిత్రక సమీక్ష