YEARLY HIGH
5.6260 KES
YEARLY LOW
5.1023 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4076 KES

2021 MXN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MXN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 5.6260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 5.1023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5237 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5053 to the December average rate of 5.4083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.6260 was down 0.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.6316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 281,300 KES
2020 Average 249,217 KES
Yearly Trough Low 255,116 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,184.04 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.5276
5.2602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to KES 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 5.3889, compared to 5.4263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.3606 KES (High: 5.4950 / Low: 5.1344). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0979 KES (High: 5.4669 / Low: 5.3690).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3606
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0979

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1193 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 5.5053) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.3763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1291 (+2.40%).

2021 Avg (January) 5.5053
2020 Avg (January) 5.3763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6260 5.3493 5.5053
February 5.4894 5.2450 5.4017
March 5.3881 5.1023 5.2824
April 5.4673 5.3166 5.3828
May 5.4405 5.2776 5.3803
June 5.4758 5.2141 5.3806
July 5.4669 5.3690 5.4210
August 5.5000 5.3725 5.4428
September 5.5397 5.3559 5.4996
October 5.5068 5.3091 5.4214
November 5.4950 5.1344 5.3645
December 5.5304 5.2404 5.4083