YEARLY HIGH
17.0827 KES
YEARLY LOW
14.3101 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4436 KES

2020 CNY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 17.0827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 14.3101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7725 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5995 to the December average rate of 16.8957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.0827 was up 12.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.1386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 427,067 KES
2019 Average 369,158 KES
Yearly Trough Low 357,753 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,313.29 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.1440
14.1652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 14.8137, compared to 16.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6153 KES (High: 15.0642 / Low: 14.4489). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1685 KES (High: 15.0905 / Low: 14.9220).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6153
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 0.1861 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 16.8957) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.4676), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4281 (+16.78%).

2020 Avg (December) 16.8957
2019 Avg (December) 14.4676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7377 14.4665 14.5995
February 14.4906 14.3101 14.4134
March 15.0642 14.4489 14.7699
April 15.1841 14.8163 15.0545
May 15.1931 14.9273 15.0215
June 15.0905 14.9220 15.0234
July 15.4495 15.0540 15.3093
August 15.8001 15.4476 15.6022
September 16.0404 15.8264 15.9142
October 16.3417 15.9696 16.1602
November 16.7353 16.2458 16.5594
December 17.0827 16.6238 16.8957