2020 KES to MNT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.3930 MNT

YEARLY LOW

25.5216 MNT

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.3836 MNT

2020 KES to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 27.3930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 25.5216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8713 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7395 to the December average rate of 25.8218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 27.3930 was up 2.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 26.8375, 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 136,965 MNT

2019 Average 126,133 MNT

Yearly Trough Low 127,608 MNT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,356.54 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

27.3797

25.6802

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MNT 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 26.5601, compared to 26.2071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5601

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2907 MNT (High: 27.2431 / Low: 25.9524). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1891 MNT (High: 26.4291 / Low: 26.2401).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2907

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1891

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6474 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 27.2381) against the same month in 2019 (average: 24.6893), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5487 (+10.32%).

2020 Avg (February) 27.2381

2019 Avg (February) 24.6893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.9526	26.5388	26.7395
February	27.3930	26.9475	27.2381
March	27.2431	25.9524	26.5907
April	26.3917	25.9603	26.1471
May	26.3977	25.9516	26.1943
June	26.5684	26.2632	26.4510
July	26.5764	26.3332	26.4239
August	26.4291	26.2401	26.3438
September	26.5035	26.2371	26.3773
October	26.3765	26.0491	26.2331
November	26.2708	25.8300	26.0430
December	26.2676	25.5216	25.8218