YEARLY HIGH
0.0160 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0150 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0155 AZN

2021 KES to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0155 to the December average rate of 0.0151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0160 was down 5.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0170, 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 80 AZN
2020 Average 80 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 75 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.95 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0159
0.0150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AZN 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 0.0156, compared to 0.0154 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) 0.0156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 AZN (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0156). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AZN (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0158).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
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: 0.0158) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.80%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0158
2020 Avg (May) 0.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0156 0.0154 0.0155
February 0.0155 0.0154 0.0155
March 0.0155 0.0155 0.0155
April 0.0159 0.0156 0.0158
May 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
June 0.0158 0.0158 0.0158
July 0.0158 0.0157 0.0157
August 0.0157 0.0155 0.0156
September 0.0155 0.0154 0.0154
October 0.0154 0.0153 0.0153
November 0.0153 0.0151 0.0152
December 0.0151 0.0150 0.0151