2020 BZD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.3544 KES

YEARLY LOW

49.7891 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.8441 KES

2020 BZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 55.3544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 49.7891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5652 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.1527 to the December average rate of 54.8157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 55.3544 was up 6.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 52.0834, 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 276,772 KES

2019 Average 253,094 KES

Yearly Trough Low 248,946 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,826.14 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

55.2950

49.5437

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 51.7346, compared to 53.9535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.7346

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.9535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.0883 KES (High: 53.3036 / Low: 50.2153). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1578 KES (High: 53.8827 / Low: 53.7249).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.0883

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1578

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1670 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 54.8157) against the same month in 2019 (average: 50.3316), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4841 (+8.91%).

2020 Avg (December) 54.8157

2019 Avg (December) 50.3316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.4227	49.7891	50.1527
February	50.2234	49.7891	50.0230
March	53.3036	50.2153	51.5875
April	53.2643	52.1672	52.9071
May	53.5787	52.3839	52.9523
June	53.0019	52.6293	52.7853
July	53.7215	52.7740	53.2552
August	54.0205	53.4220	53.6951
September	53.8827	53.7249	53.7974
October	54.2939	53.8091	53.9079
November	54.6103	53.9458	54.2496
December	55.3544	53.9261	54.8157