YEARLY HIGH
0.0814 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0746 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0783 SEK

2021 KES to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.0814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0755 to the December average rate of 0.0805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0814 was down 17.77% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0990, 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 407 SEK
2020 Average 433 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 373 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.23 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0810
0.0750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SEK 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 0.0773, compared to 0.0792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0049 SEK (High: 0.0814 / Low: 0.0766). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SEK (High: 0.0812 / Low: 0.0798).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0790) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0790), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.06%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0790
2020 Avg (November) 0.0790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0764 0.0746 0.0755
February 0.0770 0.0753 0.0761
March 0.0798 0.0764 0.0779
April 0.0801 0.0773 0.0787
May 0.0793 0.0767 0.0777
June 0.0799 0.0765 0.0780
July 0.0805 0.0788 0.0798
August 0.0805 0.0785 0.0794
September 0.0796 0.0777 0.0784
October 0.0797 0.0766 0.0781
November 0.0814 0.0766 0.0790
December 0.0812 0.0798 0.0805