2019 KES to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1553 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.1480 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1515 MVR

2019 KES to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.1553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.1480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1524 to the December average rate of 0.1523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1553 was down 0.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1554, 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 776 MVR

2018 Average 762 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 740 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.31 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1548

0.1480

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KES to MVR 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 0.1530, compared to 0.1499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1530

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0035 MVR (High: 0.1534 / Low: 0.1499). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MVR (High: 0.1530 / Low: 0.1518).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.1540) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.85%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.1540

2018 Avg (March) 0.1527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1545	0.1512	0.1524
February	0.1548	0.1534	0.1543
March	0.1553	0.1526	0.1540
April	0.1535	0.1516	0.1526
May	0.1530	0.1518	0.1524
June	0.1532	0.1505	0.1521
July	0.1516	0.1482	0.1497
August	0.1505	0.1487	0.1497
September	0.1501	0.1481	0.1485
October	0.1498	0.1480	0.1487
November	0.1522	0.1496	0.1508
December	0.1534	0.1499	0.1523