2019 JPY to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9847 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.8936 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9358 KES

2019 JPY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.9847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.8936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0911 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9324 to the December average rate of 0.9292, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9847 was up 2.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 492,374 KES

2018 Average 458,839 KES

Yearly Trough Low 446,816 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,557.63 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9803

0.8962

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.9183, compared to 0.9534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0343 KES (High: 0.9512 / Low: 0.9169). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 KES (High: 0.9110 / Low: 0.9006).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0343

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.9733) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0663 (+7.31%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.9733

2018 Avg (August) 0.9070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9512	0.9169	0.9324
February	0.9179	0.8993	0.9082
March	0.9177	0.8936	0.9032
April	0.9110	0.9006	0.9050
May	0.9359	0.9059	0.9201
June	0.9531	0.9323	0.9408
July	0.9612	0.9441	0.9536
August	0.9847	0.9611	0.9733
September	0.9816	0.9585	0.9652
October	0.9730	0.9483	0.9590
November	0.9542	0.9316	0.9400
December	0.9421	0.9196	0.9292