2019 KES to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.7600 CDF

YEARLY LOW

15.7550 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.2073 CDF

2019 KES to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 16.7600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 15.7550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0050 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0946 to the December average rate of 16.5459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 16.7600 was up 1.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 16.4891, 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 83,800 CDF

2018 Average 79,946 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 78,775 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,025.11 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

16.5967

15.9861

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CDF 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 16.2462, compared to 16.1683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2462

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.5493 CDF (High: 16.7600 / Low: 16.2107). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0831 CDF (High: 16.0793 / Low: 15.9962).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5493

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.1863 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 16.5459) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.9080), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6379 (+4.01%).

2019 Avg (December) 16.5459

2018 Avg (December) 15.9080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.2911	15.9547	16.0946
February	16.4612	16.2353	16.3438
March	16.4454	16.2116	16.3064
April	16.2907	16.0996	16.2107
May	16.3421	16.1705	16.2513
June	16.4022	16.1513	16.2703
July	16.2037	15.9222	16.0840
August	16.1670	15.7550	16.0459
September	16.0793	15.9962	16.0395
October	16.1334	15.9444	16.0370
November	16.4650	16.0268	16.2578
December	16.7600	16.2107	16.5459