2018 BOB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.0378 KES

YEARLY LOW

14.4559 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.6590 KES

2018 BOB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 15.0378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 14.4559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5819 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8838 to the December average rate of 14.7863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.0378 was down 0.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.1136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,189 KES

2017 Average 74,523 KES

Yearly Trough Low 72,280 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,909.51 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.9160

14.5294

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 14.6556, compared to 14.6623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3676 KES (High: 14.9932 / Low: 14.6256). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0990 KES (High: 14.6696 / Low: 14.5706).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3676

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.8838) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.9931), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1093 (-0.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 14.8838

2017 Avg (January) 14.9931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0378	14.7587	14.8838
February	14.7474	14.5800	14.6737
March	14.6768	14.5765	14.6372
April	14.6881	14.4559	14.5616
May	14.7054	14.4884	14.5629
June	14.6696	14.5706	14.6147
July	14.6632	14.5290	14.5799
August	14.6355	14.5268	14.5769
September	14.6562	14.4696	14.5834
October	14.7369	14.5816	14.6305
November	14.9932	14.6256	14.8167
December	14.8533	14.6598	14.7863