2019 BDT to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2437 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.1849 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2084 KES

2019 BDT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.2437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 1.1849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0588 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2118 to the December average rate of 1.1951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2437 was down 0.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,219 KES

2018 Average 6,039 KES

Yearly Trough Low 5,925 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 294.07 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2316

1.1900

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.2002, compared to 1.2166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2002

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0265 KES (High: 1.2192 / Low: 1.1927). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 KES (High: 1.2301 / Low: 1.2246).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.2231) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1959), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0272 (+2.27%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.2231

2018 Avg (August) 1.1959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2199	1.2009	1.2118
February	1.2003	1.1902	1.1935
March	1.2033	1.1852	1.1945
April	1.2099	1.1912	1.1989
May	1.2039	1.1954	1.1988
June	1.2109	1.1936	1.2036
July	1.2335	1.2101	1.2213
August	1.2437	1.2190	1.2231
September	1.2301	1.2246	1.2281
October	1.2340	1.2186	1.2248
November	1.2192	1.1927	1.2071
December	1.2113	1.1849	1.1951