2019 BND to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BND to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BND to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 77.1593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 63.7453.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4140 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.7993 to the December average rate of 74.7739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 77.1593 was down 1.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 78.4798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BND 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 72.8493, compared to 75.8687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0194 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 10.8279 KES (High: 74.5732 / Low: 63.7453). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7194 KES (High: 75.2257 / Low: 74.5063).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0387 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 76.3971) against the same month in 2018 (average: 71.1125), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2846 (+7.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.3195 | 63.8895 | 64.7993 |
| February | 74.5732 | 63.7453 | 73.0518 |
| March | 74.7920 | 73.3826 | 74.3007 |
| April | 75.2257 | 74.5063 | 74.8286 |
| May | 75.1249 | 73.6956 | 74.8767 |
| June | 75.7706 | 73.7943 | 75.2387 |
| July | 77.1593 | 75.7050 | 76.3971 |
| August | 76.7014 | 75.6720 | 76.4408 |
| September | 76.9631 | 75.1875 | 76.7301 |
| October | 76.8752 | 75.1584 | 75.6914 |
| November | 76.1335 | 74.2867 | 75.1792 |
| December | 75.2417 | 74.2126 | 74.7739 |