YEARLY HIGH
1.2126 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.8838 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0350 KES

2011 XPF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XPF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 1.2126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.8838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3288 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9046 to the December average rate of 0.9544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2126 was up 27.85% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.9484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,063 KES
2010 Average 4,389 KES
Yearly Trough Low 4,419 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,643.93 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1858
0.8791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.9899, compared to 1.0800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.1376 KES (High: 1.1356 / Low: 0.9980). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 KES (High: 1.0428 / Low: 1.0143).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1376
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.1042 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.1602) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2251 (+24.07%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.1602
2010 Avg (October) 0.9352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9336 0.8838 0.9046
February 0.9530 0.9181 0.9323
March 1.0073 0.9553 0.9874
April 1.0328 0.9879 1.0141
May 1.0428 1.0143 1.0284
June 1.1027 1.0318 1.0727
July 1.0988 1.0562 1.0764
August 1.1358 1.0854 1.1139
September 1.1761 1.0790 1.1165
October 1.2126 1.1335 1.1602
November 1.1356 0.9980 1.0586
December 1.0138 0.9128 0.9544