2019 FKP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

137.0202 KES

YEARLY LOW

124.0070 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

130.2387 KES

2019 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 137.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 124.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0132 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.0698 to the December average rate of 133.0013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 137.0202 was down 5.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 145.4798, 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 685,101 KES

2018 Average 676,061 KES

Yearly Trough Low 620,035 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,066.21 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

133.7493

124.7726

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 130.7154, compared to 129.7619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.7154

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.7619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 8.0154 KES (High: 134.6901 / Low: 126.6747). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0015 KES (High: 129.9244 / Low: 127.9229).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.0154

June Spread (Stable) ±2.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.1950 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 133.0013) against the same month in 2018 (average: 129.4666), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5347 (+2.73%).

2019 Avg (December) 133.0013

2018 Avg (December) 129.4666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	133.2460	127.9059	131.0698
February	133.4152	128.2483	130.3725
March	133.8367	129.3054	132.1881
April	132.6712	130.6445	131.6489
May	133.1921	127.4877	130.0952
June	129.9244	127.9229	128.9179
July	129.8578	126.5638	128.7157
August	127.0449	124.0070	125.5206
September	130.1130	124.9365	128.2120
October	134.6901	126.6747	131.2895
November	133.6262	130.3986	131.8324
December	137.0202	130.2120	133.0013