2019 KES to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0135 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0126 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0130 CAD

2019 KES to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.0135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0131 to the December average rate of 0.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0135 was up 0.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0134, 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 67 CAD

2018 Average 64 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 63 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.38 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0134

0.0126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CAD 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 0.0132, compared to 0.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 CAD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0128). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0128).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.0133) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+4.21%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.0133

2018 Avg (March) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0134	0.0130	0.0131
February	0.0133	0.0130	0.0132
March	0.0135	0.0132	0.0133
April	0.0133	0.0132	0.0132
May	0.0134	0.0132	0.0133
June	0.0134	0.0128	0.0131
July	0.0128	0.0126	0.0127
August	0.0129	0.0128	0.0129
September	0.0129	0.0127	0.0128
October	0.0129	0.0126	0.0127
November	0.0132	0.0127	0.0129
December	0.0131	0.0128	0.0130