2019 KES to BND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0157 BND

YEARLY LOW

0.0130 BND

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0135 BND

2019 KES to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0154 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0157 was up 0.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0156, 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 78 BND

2018 Average 70 BND

Yearly Trough Low 65 BND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.64 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0157

0.0128

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KES to BND 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 0.0138, compared to 0.0132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0023 BND (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BND (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0133).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0137) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+5.40%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0137

2018 Avg (February) 0.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0157	0.0135	0.0154
February	0.0157	0.0134	0.0137
March	0.0136	0.0134	0.0135
April	0.0134	0.0133	0.0134
May	0.0136	0.0133	0.0134
June	0.0136	0.0132	0.0133
July	0.0132	0.0130	0.0131
August	0.0132	0.0130	0.0131
September	0.0133	0.0130	0.0130
October	0.0133	0.0130	0.0132
November	0.0135	0.0131	0.0133
December	0.0135	0.0133	0.0134