2019 BBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.1023 KES

YEARLY LOW

49.7900 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.9923 KES

2019 BBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 52.1023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 49.7900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3123 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.7878 to the December average rate of 50.7170, 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 52.1023 was up 0.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 51.8531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 260,511 KES

2018 Average 253,225 KES

Yearly Trough Low 248,950 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,561.25 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

52.0542

49.9346

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 50.5105, compared to 51.4740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.5105

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.4740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 1.0800 KES (High: 51.6550 / Low: 50.5750). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2824 KES (High: 50.7300 / Low: 50.4476).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0800

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2824

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 0.6765 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 51.6052) against the same month in 2018 (average: 50.3262), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2790 (+2.54%).

2019 Avg (July) 51.6052

2018 Avg (July) 50.3262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.1035	50.1600	50.7878
February	50.3650	50.0246	50.1113
March	50.5050	49.7900	50.1840
April	50.8017	50.3200	50.5484
May	50.7300	50.4476	50.5925
June	51.1750	50.5700	50.8391
July	52.1023	51.1200	51.6052
August	51.8050	51.4950	51.6388
September	51.9752	51.4750	51.8776
October	51.9550	51.5891	51.8386
November	51.6550	50.5750	51.1668
December	51.3550	50.3000	50.7170