YEARLY HIGH
216.9652 VND
YEARLY LOW
201.1963 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
209.2225 VND

2021 KES to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 216.9652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 201.1963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7689 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.1333 to the December average rate of 202.8284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 216.9652 was down 6.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 231.8526, 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 1,084,826 VND
2020 Average 1,091,229 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,005,981 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,844.60 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

215.6732
201.3608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to VND 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 211.9028, compared to 206.5422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 211.9028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 206.5422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 5.2141 VND (High: 212.0133 / Low: 206.7992). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8039 VND (High: 207.6508 / Low: 205.8469).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.2141
September Spread (Stable) ±1.8039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 3.5629 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 214.4805) against the same month in 2020 (average: 218.2299), the exchange rate shifted by -3.7494 (-1.72%).

2021 Avg (May) 214.4805
2020 Avg (May) 218.2299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 212.7265 209.0093 210.1333
February 211.5626 208.6633 209.8653
March 211.2573 208.5782 210.1302
April 215.5315 210.6222 213.3500
May 216.9652 212.4767 214.4805
June 214.9846 212.5845 213.4576
July 214.3657 211.0428 212.6408
August 212.0133 206.7992 209.0779
September 207.6508 205.8469 206.7914
October 206.2326 203.3868 205.3616
November 204.7467 201.4381 202.5535
December 204.6590 201.1963 202.8284