2018 KES to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2062 MXN

YEARLY LOW

0.1790 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1898 MXN

2018 KES to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.2062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.1790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0272 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1838 to the December average rate of 0.1965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2062 was down 2.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2113, 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 1,031 MXN

2017 Average 914 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 895 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.94 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2025

0.1808

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MXN 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 0.1882, compared to 0.1914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1882

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0142 MXN (High: 0.1994 / Low: 0.1852). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 MXN (High: 0.1861 / Low: 0.1802).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.2007) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0252 (+14.34%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.2007

2017 Avg (June) 0.1755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1907	0.1802	0.1838
February	0.1870	0.1799	0.1838
March	0.1861	0.1802	0.1838
April	0.1896	0.1790	0.1826
May	0.1990	0.1883	0.1942
June	0.2062	0.1953	0.2007
July	0.1975	0.1842	0.1888
August	0.1904	0.1835	0.1872
September	0.1924	0.1853	0.1884
October	0.1994	0.1852	0.1897
November	0.2010	0.1935	0.1977
December	0.2001	0.1928	0.1965