2020 BBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.8000 KES

YEARLY LOW

50.1750 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.2348 KES

2020 BBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 55.8000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 50.1750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6250 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.5453 to the December average rate of 55.2506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 55.8000 was up 7.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 52.1023, 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 279,000 KES

2019 Average 254,991 KES

Yearly Trough Low 250,875 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,125.00 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

55.7340

49.9336

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 52.1053, compared to 54.3643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.1053

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.3643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.6229 KES (High: 53.1999 / Low: 50.5770). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1800 KES (High: 54.3200 / Low: 54.1400).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.6229

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1542 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 55.2506) against the same month in 2019 (average: 50.7170), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5336 (+8.94%).

2020 Avg (December) 55.2506

2019 Avg (December) 50.7170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.8706	50.1750	50.5453
February	50.5949	50.1750	50.4170
March	53.1999	50.5770	51.8940
April	53.6508	52.6000	53.2257
May	53.6500	52.7994	53.3521
June	53.4000	53.0500	53.1980
July	54.0050	53.2250	53.6617
August	54.2550	53.8750	54.0631
September	54.3200	54.1400	54.2194
October	54.4250	54.2200	54.3254
November	55.0500	54.3600	54.6656
December	55.8000	54.3747	55.2506