2019 KES to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7973 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.7379 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7636 AFN

2019 KES to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.7973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0594 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7432 to the December average rate of 0.7744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7973 was up 5.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7541, 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 3,987 AFN

2018 Average 3,574 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 3,689 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 297.19 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7933

0.7386

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AFN 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 0.7626, compared to 0.7647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7626

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0311 AFN (High: 0.7948 / Low: 0.7637). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 AFN (High: 0.7573 / Low: 0.7525).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.7806) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0744 (+10.53%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.7806

2018 Avg (May) 0.7062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7526	0.7379	0.7432
February	0.7539	0.7408	0.7474
March	0.7571	0.7450	0.7512
April	0.7698	0.7530	0.7643
May	0.7973	0.7664	0.7806
June	0.7964	0.7820	0.7887
July	0.7948	0.7637	0.7784
August	0.7768	0.7484	0.7605
September	0.7573	0.7525	0.7544
October	0.7584	0.7513	0.7548
November	0.7739	0.7566	0.7654
December	0.7801	0.7659	0.7744