2018 FKP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

145.4798 KES

YEARLY LOW

127.9429 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

135.2599 KES

2018 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 145.4798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 127.9429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5369 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.1582 to the December average rate of 129.4666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 145.4798 was up 3.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 140.2657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 727,399 KES

2017 Average 666,337 KES

Yearly Trough Low 639,714 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,684.49 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

143.4273

128.1974

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 139.4009, compared to 131.1189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.4009

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.1189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.2476 KES (High: 145.4798 / Low: 139.2322). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6064 KES (High: 136.9465 / Low: 134.3401).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.2476

May Spread (Stable) ±2.6064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.9503 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 142.1582) against the same month in 2017 (average: 128.0973), the exchange rate shifted by +14.0609 (+10.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 142.1582

2017 Avg (January) 128.0973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	145.4798	139.2322	142.1582
February	145.3584	139.2990	141.6662
March	143.7360	139.5785	141.3170
April	144.2765	138.1166	141.4618
May	136.9465	134.3401	135.5115
June	135.5549	132.2173	134.2906
July	134.1363	131.2051	132.6142
August	132.0442	127.9429	129.5618
September	133.7633	129.5363	131.5093
October	133.5271	129.4133	131.5848
November	133.8073	130.6080	131.9766
December	131.1374	127.9841	129.4666