2018 KES to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.8529 AMD

YEARLY LOW

4.6667 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7681 AMD

2018 KES to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 4.8529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 4.6667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1863 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6924 to the December average rate of 4.7429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.8529 was up 2.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7487, 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 24,265 AMD

2017 Average 23,330 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 23,333 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 931.27 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.8228

4.6806

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AMD 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 4.7603, compared to 4.7758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7603

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1224 AMD (High: 4.8087 / Low: 4.6863). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0350 AMD (High: 4.8070 / Low: 4.7720).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1224

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 4.8109) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1281 (+2.73%).

2018 Avg (May) 4.8109

2017 Avg (May) 4.6829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7087	4.6667	4.6924
February	4.7961	4.7178	4.7469
March	4.7687	4.7239	4.7497
April	4.8387	4.7365	4.7818
May	4.8529	4.7504	4.8109
June	4.8013	4.7638	4.7802
July	4.8081	4.7674	4.7804
August	4.8070	4.7720	4.7877
September	4.8196	4.7665	4.7972
October	4.8153	4.7661	4.7968
November	4.8087	4.6863	4.7499
December	4.7904	4.7192	4.7429