2020 KES to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1541 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.1380 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1450 MVR

2020 KES to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.1380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1529 to the December average rate of 0.1395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1541 was down 0.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1553, 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 770 MVR

2019 Average 757 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 690 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.34 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1546

0.1381

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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 0.1483, compared to 0.1417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1483

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0085 MVR (High: 0.1533 / Low: 0.1447). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MVR (High: 0.1423 / Low: 0.1418).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1529) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1524), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.29%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1529

2019 Avg (January) 0.1524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1541	0.1519	0.1529
February	0.1541	0.1521	0.1532
March	0.1533	0.1447	0.1489
April	0.1465	0.1440	0.1449
May	0.1468	0.1443	0.1450
June	0.1460	0.1445	0.1451
July	0.1447	0.1426	0.1435
August	0.1430	0.1420	0.1425
September	0.1423	0.1418	0.1421
October	0.1421	0.1415	0.1418
November	0.1417	0.1399	0.1409
December	0.1417	0.1380	0.1395