2020 AUD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 AUD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the AUD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 84.9635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 60.3712.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5923 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.4106 to the December average rate of 83.3062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 84.9635 was up 15.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 73.4305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.5103, compared to 78.6719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1616 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.9269 KES (High: 68.2981 / Low: 60.3712). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0049 KES (High: 67.8661 / Low: 65.8612).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.6852 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 83.3062) against the same month in 2019 (average: 69.8742), the exchange rate shifted by +13.4320 (+19.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71.4223 | 67.1743 | 69.4106 |
| February | 67.8661 | 65.8612 | 67.1804 |
| March | 68.2981 | 60.3712 | 64.4952 |
| April | 70.2992 | 63.5092 | 67.0880 |
| May | 71.1774 | 67.7830 | 69.5201 |
| June | 74.6619 | 72.4527 | 73.3674 |
| July | 77.6036 | 73.5697 | 75.4113 |
| August | 79.8334 | 76.7461 | 77.8967 |
| September | 79.8866 | 76.2452 | 78.3558 |
| October | 78.6080 | 76.3911 | 77.4558 |
| November | 81.4359 | 76.1883 | 79.6054 |
| December | 84.9635 | 81.3711 | 83.3062 |