2019 AUD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

73.4305 KES

YEARLY LOW

68.6505 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

70.9209 KES

2019 AUD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AUD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 73.4305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 68.6505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7800 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.6794 to the December average rate of 69.8742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 73.4305 was down 11.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 83.0490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 367,153 KES

2018 Average 378,553 KES

Yearly Trough Low 343,253 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,900.01 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

72.9604

69.5890

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 71.3707, compared to 70.4711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.3707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.4711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 2.7477 KES (High: 71.3982 / Low: 68.6505). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1802 KES (High: 70.4253 / Low: 69.2451).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7477

August Spread (Stable) ±1.1802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.1459 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 72.6794) against the same month in 2018 (average: 81.8326), the exchange rate shifted by -9.1532 (-11.19%).

2019 Avg (January) 72.6794

2018 Avg (January) 81.8326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	73.4305	70.6878	72.6794
February	72.8636	71.0563	71.6221
March	72.0794	70.0818	71.0914
April	72.6168	71.0162	71.8982
May	70.9893	69.4435	70.2708
June	71.8732	69.8196	70.6619
July	72.8387	71.2322	72.0496
August	70.4253	69.2451	69.9038
September	71.3399	69.5026	70.6267
October	71.2824	69.6468	70.5026
November	71.3982	68.6505	69.8700
December	71.0994	69.1330	69.8742