2011 XCD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.4639 KES

YEARLY LOW

29.9626 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.9354 KES

2011 XCD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XCD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 39.4639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 29.9626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5013 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0721 to the December average rate of 32.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 39.4639 was up 28.67% compared to the 2010 peak of 30.6699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197,320 KES

2010 Average 148,645 KES

Yearly Trough Low 149,813 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,506.65 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

38.2509

29.3286

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 31.2504, compared to 34.6204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2504

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 3.4813 KES (High: 36.5255 / Low: 33.0441). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2122 KES (High: 30.1748 / Low: 29.9626).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.4813

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.9506 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 37.5074) against the same month in 2010 (average: 30.0577), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4497 (+24.78%).

2011 Avg (October) 37.5074

2010 Avg (October) 30.0577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.1748	29.9626	30.0721
February	30.5912	30.0733	30.2744
March	31.9403	30.7350	31.3084
April	31.2817	30.9188	31.1294
May	32.2344	30.9283	31.6802
June	33.9783	31.8972	33.0382
July	33.8506	32.9024	33.3976
August	35.2656	33.8429	34.4942
September	38.2049	34.8005	35.7517
October	39.4639	36.8451	37.5074
November	36.5255	33.0441	34.5568
December	33.2895	30.9010	32.0144