2018 DOP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1427 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.0087 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0427 KES

2018 DOP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.1427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 2.0087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1340 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1214 to the December average rate of 2.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1427 was down 4.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,713 KES

2017 Average 10,924 KES

Yearly Trough Low 10,043 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 670.16 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1318

2.0071

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.0581, compared to 2.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0450 KES (High: 2.0603 / Low: 2.0153). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 KES (High: 2.0261 / Low: 2.0102).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0450

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0485 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.1214) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2302), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1088 (-4.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.1214

2017 Avg (January) 2.2302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1427	2.1018	2.1214
February	2.0952	2.0578	2.0729
March	2.0636	2.0353	2.0490
April	2.0484	2.0175	2.0332
May	2.0504	2.0218	2.0321
June	2.0502	2.0322	2.0396
July	2.0446	2.0162	2.0276
August	2.0261	2.0102	2.0202
September	2.0266	2.0102	2.0175
October	2.0603	2.0153	2.0242
November	2.0607	2.0296	2.0469
December	2.0495	2.0087	2.0282