2019 KES to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.3091 COP

YEARLY LOW

30.4794 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.1520 COP

2019 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 34.3091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 30.4794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8297 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1474 to the December average rate of 33.2934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 34.3091 was up 5.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 32.4773, 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 171,546 COP

2018 Average 145,971 COP

Yearly Trough Low 152,397 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,148.41 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

33.5152

30.8538

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to COP 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 31.5529, compared to 32.7512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5529

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.7512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 2.2627 COP (High: 33.3705 / Low: 31.1078). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6523 COP (High: 31.4108 / Low: 30.7585).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.2627

February Spread (Stable) ±0.6523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9457 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 33.2934) against the same month in 2018 (average: 31.5404), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7530 (+5.56%).

2019 Avg (December) 33.2934

2018 Avg (December) 31.5404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.1052	30.6452	31.1474
February	31.4108	30.7585	31.0896
March	31.8069	30.4794	31.1504
April	32.1897	30.6869	31.2482
May	33.4366	32.0359	32.6602
June	33.3705	31.1078	32.0213
July	31.9153	30.6990	31.0756
August	33.6044	31.6396	32.9661
September	33.3863	32.2141	32.7554
October	33.6190	32.6080	33.1394
November	34.1701	32.2089	33.2775
December	34.3091	32.3886	33.2934