2018 AMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2143 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.2061 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2097 KES

2018 AMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.2143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.2061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2131 to the December average rate of 0.2108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2143 was down 2.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2195, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,071 KES

2017 Average 1,072 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,030 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.12 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2136

0.2073

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.2101, compared to 0.2094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2101

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0054 KES (High: 0.2134 / Low: 0.2080). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 KES (High: 0.2096 / Low: 0.2080).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2131) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2137), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.30%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2131

2017 Avg (January) 0.2137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2143	0.2124	0.2131
February	0.2120	0.2085	0.2107
March	0.2117	0.2097	0.2105
April	0.2111	0.2067	0.2091
May	0.2105	0.2061	0.2079
June	0.2099	0.2083	0.2092
July	0.2098	0.2080	0.2092
August	0.2096	0.2080	0.2089
September	0.2098	0.2075	0.2085
October	0.2098	0.2077	0.2085
November	0.2134	0.2080	0.2105
December	0.2119	0.2087	0.2108