2019 COP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0328 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0291 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0311 KES

2019 COP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the COP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0321 to the December average rate of 0.0300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0328 was down 11.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0372, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164,045 KES

2018 Average 171,620 KES

Yearly Trough Low 145,734 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,311.17 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0324

0.0298

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COP 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 0.0317, compared to 0.0306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0317

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0022 KES (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0300). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0318).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.0321) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0356), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-9.77%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.0321

2018 Avg (March) 0.0356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0326	0.0311	0.0321
February	0.0325	0.0318	0.0322
March	0.0328	0.0314	0.0321
April	0.0326	0.0311	0.0320
May	0.0312	0.0299	0.0306
June	0.0321	0.0300	0.0312
July	0.0326	0.0313	0.0322
August	0.0316	0.0298	0.0303
September	0.0310	0.0300	0.0305
October	0.0307	0.0297	0.0302
November	0.0310	0.0293	0.0301
December	0.0309	0.0291	0.0300