YEARLY HIGH
0.0169 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.0159 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0164 ANG

2021 KES to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0163 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0169 was down 5.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0178, 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 84 ANG
2020 Average 83 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 80 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.64 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0168
0.0159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ANG 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 0.0165, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0004 ANG (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ANG (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0166).

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: 0.0167) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.68%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0167
2020 Avg (May) 0.0168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0164 0.0163 0.0163
February 0.0164 0.0163 0.0164
March 0.0164 0.0163 0.0164
April 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
May 0.0169 0.0166 0.0167
June 0.0167 0.0166 0.0167
July 0.0166 0.0165 0.0166
August 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
September 0.0163 0.0162 0.0163
October 0.0162 0.0162 0.0162
November 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
December 0.0160 0.0159 0.0160