YEARLY HIGH
0.2659 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2441 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2546 TWD

2021 KES to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.2659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2547 to the December average rate of 0.2453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2659 was down 12.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3026, 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 1,330 TWD
2020 Average 1,384 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,221 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.99 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2632
0.2436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TWD 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 0.2575, compared to 0.2517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0086 TWD (High: 0.2659 / Low: 0.2574). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 TWD (High: 0.2522 / Low: 0.2503).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.2615) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2825), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0210 (-7.43%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.2615
2020 Avg (April) 0.2825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2573 0.2530 0.2547
February 0.2563 0.2533 0.2547
March 0.2608 0.2527 0.2575
April 0.2659 0.2574 0.2615
May 0.2619 0.2556 0.2593
June 0.2604 0.2553 0.2573
July 0.2601 0.2565 0.2587
August 0.2573 0.2512 0.2549
September 0.2522 0.2503 0.2515
October 0.2541 0.2495 0.2517
November 0.2504 0.2453 0.2482
December 0.2462 0.2441 0.2453