YEARLY HIGH
1.2008 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.1488 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1710 DZD

2019 KES to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1.2008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 1.1488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1652 to the December average rate of 1.1792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2008 was up 1.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1829, 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 6,004 DZD
2018 Average 5,756 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,744 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.89 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1893
1.1530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to DZD 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 1.1783, compared to 1.1637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0292 DZD (High: 1.1861 / Low: 1.1569). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 DZD (High: 1.1854 / Low: 1.1771).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

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 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 1.1862) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0595 (+5.28%).

2019 Avg (March) 1.1862
2018 Avg (March) 1.1267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1807 1.1563 1.1652
February 1.1889 1.1751 1.1838
March 1.2008 1.1722 1.1862
April 1.1863 1.1754 1.1808
May 1.1854 1.1771 1.1819
June 1.1822 1.1593 1.1717
July 1.1652 1.1488 1.1560
August 1.1664 1.1501 1.1597
September 1.1641 1.1544 1.1585
October 1.1609 1.1504 1.1563
November 1.1861 1.1569 1.1724
December 1.1895 1.1689 1.1792