2018 KES to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KES to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KES to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 214.9645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 3.8539.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 211.1107 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9221 to the December average rate of 4.2342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 214.9645 was up 4594.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KES to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.0164, compared to 5.3911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3747 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 210.7816 KMF (High: 214.9645 / Low: 4.1830). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0490 KMF (High: 4.2616 / Low: 4.2126).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 7.0173 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 11.2516) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0520), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1996 (+177.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0031 | 3.8539 | 3.9221 |
| February | 3.9946 | 3.8717 | 3.9317 |
| March | 3.9819 | 3.9203 | 3.9470 |
| April | 4.0599 | 3.9475 | 3.9895 |
| May | 4.1876 | 4.0328 | 4.1301 |
| June | 4.2199 | 4.1365 | 4.1780 |
| July | 4.2158 | 4.1511 | 4.1852 |
| August | 4.3032 | 4.1958 | 4.2433 |
| September | 4.2324 | 4.1384 | 4.1922 |
| October | 4.2760 | 4.2099 | 4.2401 |
| November | 214.9645 | 4.1830 | 11.2516 |
| December | 4.2616 | 4.2126 | 4.2342 |