YEARLY HIGH
5.7913 CRC
YEARLY LOW
5.5248 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6656 CRC

2021 KES to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 5.7913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 5.5248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2665 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5691 to the December average rate of 5.6412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.7913 was up 1.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.7010, 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 28,957 CRC
2020 Average 27,448 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 27,624 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,332.56 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.7593
5.5519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CRC 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 5.6485, compared to 5.6826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1641 CRC (High: 5.7441 / Low: 5.5800). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 CRC (High: 5.7521 / Low: 5.7282).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1641
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0698 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 5.7388) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.3301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4087 (+7.67%).

2021 Avg (May) 5.7388
2020 Avg (May) 5.3301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6075 5.5248 5.5691
February 5.5943 5.5685 5.5813
March 5.6113 5.5609 5.5766
April 5.7398 5.6206 5.6833
May 5.7913 5.6936 5.7388
June 5.7521 5.7282 5.7420
July 5.7534 5.7036 5.7313
August 5.7104 5.6539 5.6804
September 5.6861 5.6555 5.6697
October 5.7324 5.6513 5.6620
November 5.7441 5.5800 5.7110
December 5.6834 5.5752 5.6412