2020 FKP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

151.3994 KES

YEARLY LOW

120.9994 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

136.7001 KES

2020 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 151.3994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 120.9994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.4000 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.1847 to the December average rate of 148.5969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 151.3994 was up 10.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 137.0202, 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 756,997 KES

2019 Average 651,193 KES

Yearly Trough Low 604,997 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,999.94 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

150.6176

126.3688

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 131.3049, compared to 142.0952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.7903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.3049

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.0952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.5131 KES (High: 134.5126 / Low: 120.9994). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8764 KES (High: 132.5081 / Low: 129.6317).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.5131

February Spread (Stable) ±2.8764

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.3726 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 148.5969) against the same month in 2019 (average: 133.0013), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5956 (+11.73%).

2020 Avg (December) 148.5969

2019 Avg (December) 133.0013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	134.8274	131.1358	132.1847
February	132.5081	129.6317	130.7621
March	134.5126	120.9994	128.3895
April	134.9087	129.4860	132.1308
May	134.1465	129.4057	131.2119
June	135.4473	131.1699	133.1507
July	141.3185	132.7059	135.9604
August	144.6045	140.9293	142.0662
September	145.1074	137.8070	140.4352
October	142.7020	139.7250	141.0081
November	147.0726	140.5312	144.5046
December	151.3994	146.5058	148.5969