YEARLY HIGH
0.0186 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.0166 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0176 ANG

2019 KES to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.0186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0175 to the December average rate of 0.0168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0186 was up 0.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0185, 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 93 ANG
2018 Average 89 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 83 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.85 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0187
0.0166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ANG 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 0.0182, compared to 0.0171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0013 ANG (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0171). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ANG (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0185).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0185) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+3.99%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0185
2018 Avg (May) 0.0178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0179 0.0174 0.0175
February 0.0181 0.0178 0.0180
March 0.0183 0.0181 0.0182
April 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
May 0.0186 0.0185 0.0185
June 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
July 0.0183 0.0171 0.0175
August 0.0173 0.0170 0.0173
September 0.0172 0.0169 0.0170
October 0.0170 0.0168 0.0169
November 0.0170 0.0166 0.0169
December 0.0169 0.0166 0.0168