2019 KES to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7163 INR

YEARLY LOW

0.6604 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6905 INR

2019 KES to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.7163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.6604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0559 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6957 to the December average rate of 0.7017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7163 was down 2.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7360, 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 3,581 INR

2018 Average 3,377 INR

Yearly Trough Low 3,302 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.27 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7148

0.6617

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to INR 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 0.6931, compared to 0.6879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6931

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0277 INR (High: 0.7091 / Low: 0.6814). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 INR (High: 0.6891 / Low: 0.6816).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.7104) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0748 (+11.77%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.7104

2018 Avg (February) 0.6356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7090	0.6814	0.6957
February	0.7163	0.7038	0.7104
March	0.7091	0.6814	0.6933
April	0.6924	0.6835	0.6867
May	0.6984	0.6842	0.6896
June	0.6877	0.6737	0.6828
July	0.6729	0.6604	0.6661
August	0.6977	0.6712	0.6891
September	0.6963	0.6785	0.6875
October	0.6891	0.6816	0.6849
November	0.7096	0.6830	0.6984
December	0.7080	0.6939	0.7017