YEARLY HIGH
0.0090 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0085 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0088 EUR

2019 KES to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0086 to the December average rate of 0.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0090 was up 2.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0088, 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 45 EUR
2018 Average 42 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 42 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.33 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0089
0.0086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to EUR 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 0.0088, compared to 0.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 EUR (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0087). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EUR (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0086).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0089) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+3.16%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0089
2018 Avg (December) 0.0086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
February 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
March 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
April 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
May 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
June 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
July 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
August 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
September 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
October 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
November 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
December 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089