2020 KES to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7307 INR

YEARLY LOW

0.6589 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6966 INR

2020 KES to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.7307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.6589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7050 to the December average rate of 0.6667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7307 was up 2.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7163, 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 3,653 INR

2019 Average 3,452 INR

Yearly Trough Low 3,294 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.82 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7233

0.6615

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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 0.7118, compared to 0.6814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0262 INR (High: 0.7280 / Low: 0.7018). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 INR (High: 0.6813 / Low: 0.6746).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0262

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.7181) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6933), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0248 (+3.58%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.7181

2019 Avg (March) 0.6933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7125	0.6962	0.7050
February	0.7133	0.7055	0.7099
March	0.7307	0.7110	0.7181
April	0.7280	0.7018	0.7161
May	0.7187	0.7040	0.7096
June	0.7187	0.7056	0.7121
July	0.7088	0.6909	0.6980
August	0.6969	0.6762	0.6898
September	0.6813	0.6746	0.6781
October	0.6865	0.6721	0.6771
November	0.6865	0.6714	0.6789
December	0.6788	0.6589	0.6667