2018 KES to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0688 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.0615 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0653 CNY

2018 KES to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 0.0688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0625 to the December average rate of 0.0674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0688 was up 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0678, 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 344 CNY

2017 Average 327 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 307 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.80 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0691

0.0617

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CNY 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 0.0629, compared to 0.0677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0629

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0024 CNY (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0633). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CNY (High: 0.0682 / Low: 0.0676).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0685) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+6.82%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0685

2017 Avg (October) 0.0641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0633	0.0615	0.0625
February	0.0627	0.0618	0.0624
March	0.0628	0.0621	0.0625
April	0.0632	0.0621	0.0626
May	0.0637	0.0629	0.0633
June	0.0656	0.0633	0.0640
July	0.0679	0.0657	0.0667
August	0.0688	0.0675	0.0680
September	0.0682	0.0676	0.0680
October	0.0688	0.0680	0.0685
November	0.0682	0.0672	0.0678
December	0.0679	0.0667	0.0674