2019 KES to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0146 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0136 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0141 AUD

2019 KES to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0146 was up 3.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0141, 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 73 AUD

2018 Average 66 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 68 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.74 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0144

0.0137

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KES to AUD 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 0.0140, compared to 0.0142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0140

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 AUD (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0140). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AUD (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0142).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.0143) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0135), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+6.16%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.0143

2018 Avg (November) 0.0135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0141	0.0136	0.0138
February	0.0141	0.0137	0.0140
March	0.0143	0.0139	0.0141
April	0.0141	0.0138	0.0139
May	0.0144	0.0141	0.0142
June	0.0143	0.0139	0.0142
July	0.0140	0.0137	0.0139
August	0.0144	0.0142	0.0143
September	0.0144	0.0140	0.0142
October	0.0144	0.0140	0.0142
November	0.0146	0.0140	0.0143
December	0.0145	0.0141	0.0143