YEARLY HIGH
133.1142 IRR
YEARLY LOW
97.2488 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
119.1025 IRR

2011 KES to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 133.1142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 97.2488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.8654 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.1344 to the December average rate of 125.3181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 133.1142 was up 1.30% compared to the 2010 peak of 131.4087, 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 665,571 IRR
2010 Average 635,698 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 486,244 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179,327.01 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

130.4090
103.1138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to IRR 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 124.7671, compared to 113.4380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.3291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.7671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.4380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 31.0847 IRR (High: 133.1142 / Low: 102.0295). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8288 IRR (High: 128.5201 / Low: 127.6913).

December Spread (Volatile) ±31.0847
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.5558 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 125.3181) against the same month in 2010 (average: 128.9566), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6386 (-2.82%).

2011 Avg (December) 125.3181
2010 Avg (December) 128.9566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.5201 127.6913 128.1344
February 128.1560 125.3250 127.0225
March 125.3728 119.9825 122.6068
April 125.9494 123.6514 124.5502
May 125.9494 121.8704 123.6056
June 130.2664 118.6068 122.6830
July 120.1946 115.5753 117.8523
August 115.7121 111.3102 113.8978
September 113.2694 104.3931 110.9442
October 108.0585 99.5708 105.3884
November 116.4436 97.2488 107.2272
December 133.1142 102.0295 125.3181