2018 BZD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.5899 KES

YEARLY LOW

49.6869 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.3749 KES

2018 BZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 51.5899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 49.6869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9030 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.1901 to the December average rate of 50.6933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 51.5899 was down 1.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.1515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 257,950 KES

2017 Average 257,064 KES

Yearly Trough Low 248,435 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,515.12 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.3033

49.9445

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 50.3918, compared to 50.3580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.3918

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.3580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.9182 KES (High: 51.3439 / Low: 50.4257). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3354 KES (High: 50.3856 / Low: 50.0502).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9182

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.7484 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 51.1901) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.6166), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4265 (-0.83%).

2018 Avg (January) 51.1901

2017 Avg (January) 51.6166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.5899	50.8569	51.1901
February	50.7078	50.0985	50.4417
March	50.7030	50.1111	50.3433
April	50.4909	49.6869	50.0577
May	50.5535	49.8075	50.0682
June	50.4326	50.0915	50.2498
July	50.3050	49.7001	50.0780
August	50.3107	49.9403	50.1086
September	50.3856	50.0502	50.1637
October	50.6945	50.0859	50.2997
November	51.3439	50.4257	50.8049
December	50.9194	50.2539	50.6933