YEARLY HIGH
0.2622 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.2330 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2489 UAH

2021 KES to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.2622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 0.2330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0292 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2567 to the December average rate of 0.2409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2622 was down 2.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2690, 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 1,311 UAH
2020 Average 1,266 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,165 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.82 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2606
0.2344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to UAH 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 0.2553, compared to 0.2424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0088 UAH (High: 0.2418 / Low: 0.2330). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 UAH (High: 0.2549 / Low: 0.2522).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.2585) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+1.21%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.2585
2020 Avg (April) 0.2554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2602 0.2543 0.2567
February 0.2549 0.2522 0.2542
March 0.2552 0.2519 0.2534
April 0.2622 0.2549 0.2585
May 0.2606 0.2535 0.2569
June 0.2548 0.2498 0.2525
July 0.2538 0.2471 0.2514
August 0.2479 0.2428 0.2450
September 0.2459 0.2407 0.2426
October 0.2410 0.2359 0.2378
November 0.2418 0.2330 0.2366
December 0.2428 0.2384 0.2409