2019 KES to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 KES to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the KES to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 215.4624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 4.1970.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 211.2654 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2476 to the December average rate of 4.3722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 215.4624 was up 0.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 214.9645, 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 2019.
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 4.3147, compared to 5.4457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1310 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 211.2330 KMF (High: 215.4624 / Low: 4.2294). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0482 KMF (High: 4.3746 / Low: 4.3264).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.7954 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 11.0670) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.1852), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8818 (+164.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3000 | 4.1970 | 4.2476 |
| February | 4.3574 | 4.2791 | 4.3292 |
| March | 4.3997 | 4.2931 | 4.3401 |
| April | 4.3631 | 4.2975 | 4.3352 |
| May | 4.3746 | 4.3264 | 4.3494 |
| June | 4.3517 | 4.2320 | 4.2867 |
| July | 215.4624 | 4.2294 | 11.0670 |
| August | 4.3289 | 4.2470 | 4.2716 |
| September | 4.3486 | 4.2824 | 4.3126 |
| October | 4.3369 | 4.2587 | 4.2962 |
| November | 4.4019 | 4.2813 | 4.3547 |
| December | 4.4123 | 4.3289 | 4.3722 |