2021 TTD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.7050 KES

YEARLY LOW

15.6775 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.1512 KES

2021 TTD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TTD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 16.7050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 15.6775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0275 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1793 to the December average rate of 16.6297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16.7050 was up 1.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.4508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,525 KES

2020 Average 78,672 KES

Yearly Trough Low 78,388 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,137.66 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

16.7102

15.7436

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 16.0190, compared to 16.2835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0190

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.3858 KES (High: 16.0957 / Low: 15.7099). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0621 KES (High: 16.1896 / Low: 16.1275).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3858

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0621

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 0.2435 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 16.6297) against the same month in 2020 (average: 16.2700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3597 (+2.21%).

2021 Avg (December) 16.6297

2020 Avg (December) 16.2700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.2590	16.0958	16.1793
February	16.2301	16.1033	16.1571
March	16.1896	16.1275	16.1530
April	16.0957	15.7099	15.9094
May	15.9534	15.6775	15.8242
June	16.0956	15.8414	15.8907
July	15.9995	15.8796	15.9317
August	16.1849	15.9848	16.0949
September	16.2795	16.1663	16.2172
October	16.4121	16.2712	16.3270
November	16.6155	16.3977	16.5006
December	16.7050	16.5838	16.6297