2020 DOP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9800 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.7540 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8851 KES

2020 DOP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.9800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1.7540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2260 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9009 to the December average rate of 1.8997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9800 was down 3.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0553, 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 9,900 KES

2019 Average 9,934 KES

Yearly Trough Low 8,770 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,129.92 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9768

1.8221

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 1.9072, compared to 1.8630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9072

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2260 KES (High: 1.9800 / Low: 1.7540). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 KES (High: 1.8592 / Low: 1.8505).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2260

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0962 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.9242) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9812), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0570 (-2.88%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.9242

2019 Avg (March) 1.9812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9215	1.8771	1.9009
February	1.8972	1.8771	1.8882
March	1.9800	1.7540	1.9242
April	1.9789	1.9467	1.9639
May	1.9728	1.8880	1.9312
June	1.8987	1.8152	1.8350
July	1.8540	1.8205	1.8374
August	1.8619	1.8332	1.8493
September	1.8592	1.8505	1.8554
October	1.8652	1.8554	1.8596
November	1.9345	1.8599	1.8766
December	1.9193	1.8717	1.8997