2020 FJD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.7154 KES

YEARLY LOW

44.5915 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.1659 KES

2020 FJD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 54.7154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 44.5915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1239 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.6705 to the December average rate of 53.7276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 54.7154 was down 3.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 56.6550, 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 273,577 KES

2019 Average 236,674 KES

Yearly Trough Low 222,958 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,619.48 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

54.5342

44.8548

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 46.9104, compared to 51.4214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.9104

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.4214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 2.2198 KES (High: 48.2312 / Low: 46.0114). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6427 KES (High: 46.1289 / Low: 45.4862).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.2198

February Spread (Stable) ±0.6427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 0.8803 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 53.7276) against the same month in 2019 (average: 46.8084), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9192 (+14.78%).

2020 Avg (December) 53.7276

2019 Avg (December) 46.8084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.4406	45.9100	46.6705
February	46.1289	45.4862	45.7903
March	46.7003	44.5915	45.6615
April	48.2312	46.0114	46.8435
May	48.2754	46.8703	47.6377
June	49.4073	48.4475	48.8587
July	50.7919	49.0723	49.9849
August	51.4734	50.5365	50.8161
September	51.5446	50.3513	51.0596
October	51.4263	50.7267	50.9324
November	53.0564	50.8727	52.0081
December	54.7154	52.8965	53.7276