2020 BAM to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BAM to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BAM to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 69.8258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 55.7958.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0299 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.3906 to the December average rate of 68.7628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 69.8258 was up 16.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 60.0056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BAM 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 58.6901, compared to 65.6391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9490 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 4.3696 KES (High: 65.3142 / Low: 60.9446). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0461 KES (High: 65.9174 / Low: 64.8714).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.1417 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 68.7628) against the same month in 2019 (average: 57.6183), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1445 (+19.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.1083 | 56.6383 | 57.3906 |
| February | 56.8773 | 55.7958 | 56.2489 |
| March | 60.0623 | 56.8773 | 58.6874 |
| April | 59.6916 | 58.5264 | 59.1222 |
| May | 60.8079 | 58.4821 | 59.4753 |
| June | 61.9351 | 60.6681 | 61.2161 |
| July | 65.3142 | 60.9446 | 62.7881 |
| August | 66.2518 | 64.6999 | 65.3690 |
| September | 66.3990 | 64.5842 | 65.3975 |
| October | 65.9174 | 64.8714 | 65.3636 |
| November | 67.4703 | 64.8362 | 66.1536 |
| December | 69.8258 | 67.4590 | 68.7628 |