YEARLY HIGH
0.0155 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0145 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0151 BGN

2021 KES to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.0155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0155 was down 13.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0179, 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 78 BGN
2020 Average 81 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 72 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.24 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0154
0.0145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BGN 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 0.0149, compared to 0.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 BGN (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BGN (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0152).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0153) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.35%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0153
2020 Avg (November) 0.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0147 0.0145 0.0146
February 0.0149 0.0146 0.0147
March 0.0153 0.0147 0.0150
April 0.0153 0.0149 0.0151
May 0.0152 0.0148 0.0150
June 0.0153 0.0148 0.0151
July 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
August 0.0153 0.0151 0.0152
September 0.0153 0.0150 0.0151
October 0.0153 0.0151 0.0152
November 0.0155 0.0151 0.0153
December 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153