2019 BHD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

278.4505 KES

YEARLY LOW

264.2017 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

270.5424 KES

2019 BHD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BHD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 278.4505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 264.2017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2488 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.4444 to the December average rate of 269.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 278.4505 was up 1.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 275.0390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,392,252 KES

2018 Average 1,342,407 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,321,009 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,243.95 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

276.2164

264.9062

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 267.9801, compared to 273.1047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 267.9801

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 273.1047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 5.7593 KES (High: 274.0311 / Low: 268.2718). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2115 KES (High: 275.7000 / Low: 274.4885).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.7593

September Spread (Stable) ±1.2115

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 3.5957 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 274.0937) against the same month in 2018 (average: 266.7901), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3036 (+2.74%).

2019 Avg (August) 274.0937

2018 Avg (August) 266.7901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	271.1216	266.0973	269.4444
February	267.1883	265.4177	265.8487
March	267.9133	264.2017	266.2396
April	269.5878	266.9036	268.1787
May	269.1354	267.6665	268.4096
June	271.5005	268.2467	269.7598
July	276.3723	271.1577	273.7895
August	278.4505	273.2019	274.0937
September	275.7000	274.4885	275.2739
October	275.6314	273.7633	275.0114
November	274.0311	268.2718	271.4503
December	272.4064	266.7798	269.0096