2019 CHF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

106.4744 KES

YEARLY LOW

98.6272 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

102.6593 KES

2019 CHF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CHF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 106.4744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 98.6272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8472 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 102.6896 to the December average rate of 103.1940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 106.4744 was down 3.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 110.0249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 532,372 KES

2018 Average 517,862 KES

Yearly Trough Low 493,136 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,236.05 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

106.0927

99.5547

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 101.0819, compared to 104.2367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.0819

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.2367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 3.5592 KES (High: 104.6144 / Low: 101.0553). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5735 KES (High: 105.4822 / Low: 103.9087).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.5592

October Spread (Stable) ±1.5735

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 2.5901 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 105.5479) against the same month in 2018 (average: 101.8181), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7298 (+3.66%).

2019 Avg (August) 105.5479

2018 Avg (August) 101.8181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	104.6144	101.0553	102.6896
February	100.9253	99.3157	100.0995
March	101.9196	98.6272	100.3921
April	100.9803	99.1073	100.2316
May	101.2940	99.1446	100.1437
June	104.8048	101.2940	102.9352
July	105.6196	103.2342	104.4706
August	106.4744	104.2978	105.5479
September	105.9139	104.0812	104.7572
October	105.4822	103.9087	104.4252
November	104.7272	101.8342	103.0251
December	104.7688	102.4715	103.1940