2019 KES to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1784 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.1558 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1650 EGP

2019 KES to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.1784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.1558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1760 to the December average rate of 0.1586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1784 was down 0.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1788, 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 892 EGP

2018 Average 879 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 779 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.85 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1779

0.1547

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to EGP 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 0.1713, compared to 0.1587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0054 EGP (High: 0.1703 / Low: 0.1649). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 EGP (High: 0.1572 / Low: 0.1558).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1760) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+2.28%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1760

2018 Avg (January) 0.1721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1784	0.1749	0.1760
February	0.1766	0.1747	0.1753
March	0.1751	0.1710	0.1731
April	0.1721	0.1687	0.1707
May	0.1703	0.1649	0.1682
June	0.1659	0.1629	0.1645
July	0.1627	0.1589	0.1609
August	0.1612	0.1595	0.1604
September	0.1604	0.1567	0.1579
October	0.1572	0.1558	0.1566
November	0.1592	0.1560	0.1576
December	0.1597	0.1567	0.1586