YEARLY HIGH
0.0369 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0352 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0360 AED

2019 KES to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.0369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0362 to the December average rate of 0.0362, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0369 was up 0.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184 AED
2018 Average 181 AED
Yearly Trough Low 176 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.18 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0368
0.0353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AED 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 0.0364, compared to 0.0357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 AED (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0356). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AED (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0362).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.0366) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.79%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.0366
2018 Avg (March) 0.0363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0366 0.0359 0.0362
February 0.0367 0.0365 0.0366
March 0.0369 0.0364 0.0366
April 0.0365 0.0362 0.0363
May 0.0364 0.0362 0.0363
June 0.0363 0.0359 0.0361
July 0.0359 0.0352 0.0356
August 0.0357 0.0355 0.0356
September 0.0357 0.0353 0.0354
October 0.0356 0.0353 0.0354
November 0.0363 0.0356 0.0359
December 0.0365 0.0358 0.0362