2021 XDR to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 XDR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the XDR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 159.0026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 152.2143.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7883 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.4620 to the December average rate of 158.3688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 159.0026 was down 1.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 161.0280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
XDR 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 156.1321, compared to 156.3550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2229 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 3.8207 KES (High: 156.0351 / Low: 152.2143). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0330 KES (High: 155.9319 / Low: 154.8990).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.4014 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 158.3688) against the same month in 2020 (average: 158.9543), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5855 (-0.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 158.9326 | 157.4503 | 158.4620 |
| February | 158.6594 | 157.1171 | 157.9182 |
| March | 158.1575 | 155.2029 | 156.6502 |
| April | 156.0351 | 152.2143 | 154.2487 |
| May | 156.2999 | 153.0232 | 154.7239 |
| June | 156.0344 | 153.6764 | 154.7893 |
| July | 155.1021 | 153.4764 | 153.9680 |
| August | 155.9319 | 154.8990 | 155.3370 |
| September | 156.9157 | 155.6631 | 156.4884 |
| October | 157.7596 | 155.8562 | 156.6261 |
| November | 157.6967 | 156.4932 | 157.3414 |
| December | 159.0026 | 157.5636 | 158.3688 |