YEARLY HIGH
30.6699 KES
YEARLY LOW
28.0992 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.7274 KES

2010 XCD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the XCD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 30.6699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 28.0992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5707 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.8581 to the December average rate of 29.9610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153,349 KES
Yearly Average 148,637 KES
Yearly Trough Low 140,496 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,853.52 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

30.4497
28.7134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 29.3893, compared to 30.0656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.3893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was April, with a trading range of 1.6899 KES (High: 30.1406 / Low: 28.4506). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2404 KES (High: 30.1827 / Low: 29.9422).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6899
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2404

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.3233 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 30.1878.

2010 Avg (June) 30.1878
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.4279 28.0992 28.8581
February 29.9546 28.6519 29.3501
March 30.1823 28.8887 29.4608
April 30.1406 28.4506 29.1688
May 29.8202 28.4270 29.3102
June 30.6699 29.4967 30.1878
July 30.4556 29.9015 30.3050
August 30.2888 29.5559 29.9817
September 30.3528 29.9772 30.1188
October 30.1827 29.9422 30.0577
November 30.2244 29.7984 29.9692
December 30.1459 29.8463 29.9610