2019 CRC to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1854 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1631 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1738 KES

2019 CRC to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CRC to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.1854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.1631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1683 to the December average rate of 0.1789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1854 was up 1.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 927 KES

2018 Average 879 KES

Yearly Trough Low 815 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.70 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1831

0.1627

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1687, compared to 0.1790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1687

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0085 KES (High: 0.1830 / Low: 0.1745). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 KES (High: 0.1649 / Low: 0.1631).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1814) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1774), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+2.29%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1814

2018 Avg (August) 0.1774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1701	0.1648	0.1683
February	0.1649	0.1631	0.1644
March	0.1694	0.1638	0.1664
April	0.1709	0.1661	0.1686
May	0.1730	0.1695	0.1710
June	0.1756	0.1709	0.1735
July	0.1822	0.1759	0.1788
August	0.1854	0.1800	0.1814
September	0.1825	0.1778	0.1796
October	0.1795	0.1772	0.1782
November	0.1830	0.1745	0.1769
December	0.1837	0.1773	0.1789