YEARLY HIGH
52.0834 KES
YEARLY LOW
49.4309 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.6127 KES

2019 BZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 52.0834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 49.4309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6525 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.4262 to the December average rate of 50.3316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 52.0834 was up 0.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 51.5899, 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 260,417 KES
2018 Average 251,875 KES
Yearly Trough Low 247,154 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,262.71 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

51.6638
49.5459
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 50.1378, compared to 51.0876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.1378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.0876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 1.1127 KES (High: 51.0173 / Low: 49.9046). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2115 KES (High: 51.5612 / Low: 51.3497).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1127
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2115

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 0.7037 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 51.2679) against the same month in 2018 (average: 50.1086), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1593 (+2.31%).

2019 Avg (August) 51.2679
2018 Avg (August) 50.1086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.7129 49.9641 50.4262
February 50.1100 49.5928 49.7224
March 50.4185 49.4309 49.8463
April 50.4398 49.9295 50.1809
May 50.3290 50.0579 50.2039
June 50.7600 50.0693 50.4473
July 51.7022 50.7255 51.1930
August 52.0834 51.1002 51.2679
September 51.5612 51.3497 51.4874
October 51.7286 51.2194 51.4648
November 51.2598 50.1744 50.7810
December 51.0173 49.9046 50.3316