2020 BND to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BND to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BND to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 84.1786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 72.1488.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0298 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.8347 to the December average rate of 82.9324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 84.1786 was up 9.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 77.1593, 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 2020.
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 74.5226, compared to 79.9419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4193 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 2.6900 KES (High: 76.0694 / Low: 73.3794). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6929 KES (High: 80.2132 / Low: 79.5203).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.2474 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 82.9324) against the same month in 2019 (average: 74.7739), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1586 (+10.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.4064 | 73.4945 | 74.8347 |
| February | 73.5189 | 72.1488 | 72.5873 |
| March | 74.5054 | 72.3657 | 73.3065 |
| April | 76.0694 | 73.3794 | 74.7426 |
| May | 76.6194 | 74.7181 | 75.2995 |
| June | 76.9637 | 75.6960 | 76.3651 |
| July | 78.5306 | 76.2358 | 77.2962 |
| August | 79.6673 | 78.3614 | 78.9505 |
| September | 79.8969 | 78.7386 | 79.4123 |
| October | 80.2132 | 79.5203 | 79.9240 |
| November | 82.3311 | 79.6951 | 81.1360 |
| December | 84.1786 | 81.5705 | 82.9324 |