YEARLY HIGH
0.0201 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0189 BZD

2020 KES to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0199 to the December average rate of 0.0182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0201 was down 0.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0202, 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 100 BZD
2019 Average 99 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 90 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.10 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0202
0.0181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BZD 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 0.0193, compared to 0.0185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 BZD (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0188). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BZD (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0186).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0199) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.54%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0199
2019 Avg (January) 0.0198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0201 0.0198 0.0199
February 0.0201 0.0199 0.0200
March 0.0199 0.0188 0.0194
April 0.0192 0.0188 0.0189
May 0.0191 0.0187 0.0189
June 0.0190 0.0189 0.0189
July 0.0189 0.0186 0.0188
August 0.0187 0.0185 0.0186
September 0.0186 0.0186 0.0186
October 0.0186 0.0184 0.0186
November 0.0185 0.0183 0.0184
December 0.0185 0.0181 0.0182