2019 FJD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

56.6550 KES

YEARLY LOW

46.1830 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.3335 KES

2019 FJD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FJD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 56.6550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 46.1830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4720 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.8318 to the December average rate of 46.8084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 56.6550 was up 10.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 51.3679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 283,275 KES

2018 Average 243,295 KES

Yearly Trough Low 230,915 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,360.13 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

48.3442

46.6595

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 47.2768, compared to 47.3903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.2768

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.3903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 9.5262 KES (High: 56.6550 / Low: 47.1288). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4957 KES (High: 47.0936 / Low: 46.5979).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.5262

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4957

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 0.7617 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 47.8283) against the same month in 2018 (average: 47.4651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3632 (+0.77%).

2019 Avg (September) 47.8283

2018 Avg (September) 47.4651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.2370	47.1845	47.8318
February	47.5590	47.0508	47.2315
March	47.7508	46.5129	47.1597
April	47.6417	47.0133	47.3205
May	47.0936	46.5979	46.8582
June	48.0009	46.7788	47.2590
July	48.7115	47.7210	48.2038
August	47.7347	47.0793	47.4421
September	56.6550	47.1288	47.8283
October	47.5720	46.9290	47.2594
November	47.4113	46.1830	46.7999
December	47.3002	46.4084	46.8084