2018 KES to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1332 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.0375 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0900 JPY

2018 KES to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 1.1332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.0375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0957 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0787 to the December average rate of 1.0974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1332 was down 1.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1462, 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 5,666 JPY

2017 Average 5,423 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 5,188 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 478.40 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1218

1.0411

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to JPY 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 1.0733, compared to 1.1067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0453 JPY (High: 1.0927 / Low: 1.0474). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 JPY (High: 1.0975 / Low: 1.0804).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0453

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.1151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0918), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0233 (+2.13%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.1151

2017 Avg (October) 1.0918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0966	1.0610	1.0787
February	1.0822	1.0476	1.0640
March	1.0601	1.0375	1.0479
April	1.0927	1.0474	1.0696
May	1.1063	1.0695	1.0898
June	1.0975	1.0804	1.0899
July	1.1258	1.0945	1.1067
August	1.1103	1.0897	1.1025
September	1.1293	1.0967	1.1110
October	1.1332	1.1039	1.1151
November	1.1185	1.0938	1.1074
December	1.1092	1.0759	1.0974