2020 KES to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

94.8904 GNF

YEARLY LOW

87.9678 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

90.3985 GNF

2020 KES to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 94.8904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 87.9678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9226 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.8230 to the December average rate of 90.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 94.8904 was up 0.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 94.5320, 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 474,452 GNF

2019 Average 452,543 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 439,839 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,612.96 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

94.4354

88.2670

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GNF 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 91.1390, compared to 89.6580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.1390

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.6580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.7217 GNF (High: 93.7517 / Low: 89.0299). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7055 GNF (High: 89.4714 / Low: 88.7660).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.7217

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.5935 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 93.9214) against the same month in 2019 (average: 91.5376), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3838 (+2.60%).

2020 Avg (February) 93.9214

2019 Avg (February) 91.5376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	94.4786	92.9502	93.8230
February	94.8904	93.1265	93.9214
March	93.7517	89.0299	91.3278
April	90.2912	88.3727	89.1881
May	89.8444	87.9678	88.7810
June	90.4708	88.8634	89.7925
July	90.5392	89.1628	89.7054
August	89.4714	88.7660	89.1913
September	90.1379	88.7781	89.4606
October	90.3132	89.5745	90.0183
November	90.1284	89.0512	89.5685
December	91.9410	88.7904	90.0038