2011 ZAR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.6126 KES

YEARLY LOW

9.9946 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.2577 KES

2011 ZAR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 13.6126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 9.9946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6181 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6919 to the December average rate of 10.5683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13.6126 was up 11.86% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.1692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 680,632 KES

2010 Average 542,273 KES

Yearly Trough Low 499,729 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,903.38 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

13.5277

10.2993

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 12.2062, compared to 12.3092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2062

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.8026 KES (High: 12.3640 / Low: 10.5614). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4180 KES (High: 12.6695 / Low: 12.2515).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8026

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2541 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 13.1014) against the same month in 2010 (average: 11.0211), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0803 (+18.88%).

2011 Avg (August) 13.1014

2010 Avg (August) 11.0211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2320	11.3032	11.6919
February	11.8309	11.1181	11.3490
March	12.5118	11.8963	12.1922
April	12.6695	12.2251	12.4698
May	12.6695	12.2515	12.4377
June	13.5786	12.6559	13.0964
July	13.6014	12.8703	13.2586
August	13.6126	12.7778	13.1014
September	13.4136	11.7946	12.7778
October	13.4112	12.2559	12.7016
November	12.3640	10.5614	11.4476
December	11.1996	9.9946	10.5683