2011 UYU to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 UYU to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the UYU to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 5.3404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 4.0499.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2905 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0796 to the December average rate of 4.3583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 5.3404 was up 25.07% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.2699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
UYU to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.4012, compared to 4.8397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4385 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.6501 KES (High: 5.1206 / Low: 4.4705). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 KES (High: 4.1333 / Low: 4.0499).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3644 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 5.0830) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.9939), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0891 (+27.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1333 | 4.0499 | 4.0796 |
| February | 4.2354 | 4.1192 | 4.1736 |
| March | 4.4623 | 4.2578 | 4.3668 |
| April | 4.4566 | 4.3372 | 4.4228 |
| May | 4.6299 | 4.4149 | 4.5459 |
| June | 4.9597 | 4.6298 | 4.8188 |
| July | 4.9470 | 4.8274 | 4.8847 |
| August | 5.1047 | 4.8804 | 4.9890 |
| September | 5.1172 | 4.9128 | 5.0005 |
| October | 5.3404 | 4.9743 | 5.0830 |
| November | 5.1206 | 4.4705 | 4.7227 |
| December | 4.5640 | 4.1734 | 4.3583 |