YEARLY HIGH
28.3690 KES
YEARLY LOW
27.1113 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.7653 KES

2019 AED to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AED to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 28.3690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 27.1113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2577 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.6537 to the December average rate of 27.6153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 28.3690 was up 0.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 28.2340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141,845 KES
2018 Average 137,881 KES
Yearly Trough Low 135,556 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,288.57 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

28.3436
27.1893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 27.5029, compared to 28.0277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.5029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.5896 KES (High: 28.1269 / Low: 27.5373). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1537 KES (High: 27.6218 / Low: 27.4681).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5896
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3682 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 28.0990) against the same month in 2018 (average: 27.4023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6966 (+2.54%).

2019 Avg (July) 28.0990
2018 Avg (July) 27.4023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.8252 27.3125 27.6537
February 27.4231 27.2378 27.2855
March 27.4993 27.1113 27.3252
April 27.6615 27.3992 27.5236
May 27.6218 27.4681 27.5475
June 27.8641 27.5347 27.6818
July 28.3690 27.8342 28.0990
August 28.2072 28.0384 28.1173
September 28.2999 28.0288 28.2474
October 28.2888 28.0917 28.2264
November 28.1269 27.5373 27.8610
December 27.9620 27.3876 27.6153