2019 KES to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1190 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.0155 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0693 JPY

2019 KES to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.1190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1.0155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1035 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0726 to the December average rate of 1.0762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.1190 was down 1.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1332, 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 5,595 JPY

2018 Average 5,451 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 5,077 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.70 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1152

1.0195

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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 1.0893, compared to 1.0492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0893

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0393 JPY (High: 1.0906 / Low: 1.0513). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 JPY (High: 1.1103 / Low: 1.0977).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0393

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 1.1072) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0593 (+5.66%).

2019 Avg (March) 1.1072

2018 Avg (March) 1.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0906	1.0513	1.0726
February	1.1120	1.0894	1.1011
March	1.1190	1.0897	1.1072
April	1.1103	1.0977	1.1050
May	1.1039	1.0685	1.0869
June	1.0726	1.0492	1.0630
July	1.0592	1.0403	1.0487
August	1.0405	1.0155	1.0274
September	1.0433	1.0188	1.0361
October	1.0545	1.0277	1.0428
November	1.0735	1.0480	1.0639
December	1.0875	1.0615	1.0762