YEARLY HIGH
157.4397 KES
YEARLY LOW
141.5515 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.1699 KES

2020 JOD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JOD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 157.4397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 141.5515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.8882 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.5852 to the December average rate of 155.8701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 157.4397 was up 7.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 146.9737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 787,198 KES
2019 Average 719,293 KES
Yearly Trough Low 707,757 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,441.08 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

157.2340
140.8671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 146.9817, compared to 153.3581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.9817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.3581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.3988 KES (High: 150.0703 / Low: 142.6714). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5078 KES (High: 153.2299 / Low: 152.7221).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.3988
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4373 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 155.8701) against the same month in 2019 (average: 143.0474), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8227 (+8.96%).

2020 Avg (December) 155.8701
2019 Avg (December) 143.0474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 143.4995 141.6373 142.5852
February 142.7821 141.5515 142.2310
March 150.0703 142.6714 146.3876
April 151.3422 148.3780 150.1361
May 151.3399 148.8354 150.4937
June 150.6347 149.6474 150.0563
July 152.3413 150.1410 151.3730
August 153.0465 151.9746 152.5053
September 153.2299 152.7221 152.9462
October 153.5261 152.9478 153.2452
November 155.2891 153.3427 154.2085
December 157.4397 153.3843 155.8701