YEARLY HIGH
3.2195 KES
YEARLY LOW
3.0347 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1249 KES

2021 NIO to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NIO to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 3.2195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 3.0347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1848 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1451 to the December average rate of 3.1979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.2195 was up 0.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.2044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NIO based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,098 KES
2020 Average 15,476 KES
Yearly Trough Low 15,173 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 924.22 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.2115
3.0486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NIO 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 3.1062, compared to 3.1436 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) 3.1062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0665 KES (High: 3.1204 / Low: 3.0539). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 KES (High: 3.1452 / Low: 3.1296).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0665
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0464 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3.1979) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.1698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0281 (+0.89%).

2021 Avg (December) 3.1979
2020 Avg (December) 3.1698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1621 3.1278 3.1451
February 3.1680 3.1213 3.1384
March 3.1419 3.1208 3.1331
April 3.1204 3.0539 3.0868
May 3.0878 3.0347 3.0622
June 3.0908 3.0518 3.0718
July 3.0988 3.0652 3.0870
August 3.1297 3.0873 3.1121
September 3.1452 3.1296 3.1349
October 3.1630 3.1348 3.1505
November 3.1949 3.1543 3.1793
December 3.2195 3.1700 3.1979