2018 HKD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.2665 KES

YEARLY LOW

12.7312 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.9239 KES

2018 HKD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 13.2665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 12.7312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5353 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1563 to the December average rate of 13.0652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.2665 was down 1.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.4094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 331,663 KES

2017 Average 331,723 KES

Yearly Trough Low 318,281 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,381.34 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.1900

12.7854

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 12.9229, compared to 12.9248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9229

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2240 KES (High: 13.1765 / Low: 12.9525). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0782 KES (High: 12.8606 / Low: 12.7824).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2240

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0782

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1911 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 13.1563) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.3743), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2180 (-1.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 13.1563

2017 Avg (January) 13.3743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.2665	13.0796	13.1563
February	13.0297	12.8873	12.9652
March	12.9474	12.8344	12.9011
April	12.8810	12.7312	12.8191
May	12.9448	12.7583	12.8232
June	12.9233	12.8339	12.8727
July	12.8879	12.7347	12.8251
August	12.8606	12.7824	12.8258
September	12.9332	12.8259	12.8671
October	12.9942	12.8474	12.8968
November	13.1765	12.9525	13.0685
December	13.1397	12.9440	13.0652