2018 KES to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0170 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0163 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0168 AZN

2018 KES to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0165 to the December average rate of 0.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0170 was down 9.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0188, 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 85 AZN

2017 Average 83 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 82 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.52 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0170

0.0164

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KES to AZN 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 0.0168, compared to 0.0168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0003 AZN (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0165). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AZN (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0168).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0169) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.73%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0169

2017 Avg (April) 0.0163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0166	0.0163	0.0165
February	0.0168	0.0166	0.0167
March	0.0169	0.0166	0.0168
April	0.0170	0.0168	0.0169
May	0.0170	0.0168	0.0169
June	0.0169	0.0168	0.0169
July	0.0170	0.0168	0.0169
August	0.0170	0.0169	0.0169
September	0.0169	0.0168	0.0169
October	0.0169	0.0167	0.0168
November	0.0168	0.0165	0.0166
December	0.0168	0.0166	0.0167