2020 KES to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0139 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0114 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0126 CAD

2020 KES to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0129 to the December average rate of 0.0116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0139 was up 3.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0135, 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 69 CAD

2019 Average 65 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 57 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.56 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0136

0.0114

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 0.0131, compared to 0.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0131

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 CAD (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0130). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0132 / Low: 0.0131).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

February 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 May and June, 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 2020: 0.0134) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.82%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0134

2019 Avg (March) 0.0133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0132	0.0128	0.0129
February	0.0132	0.0131	0.0132
March	0.0139	0.0130	0.0134
April	0.0135	0.0129	0.0132
May	0.0134	0.0129	0.0131
June	0.0129	0.0126	0.0127
July	0.0128	0.0124	0.0126
August	0.0124	0.0120	0.0122
September	0.0124	0.0120	0.0122
October	0.0123	0.0121	0.0122
November	0.0123	0.0118	0.0120
December	0.0118	0.0114	0.0116