2020 KES to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2385 MXN

YEARLY LOW

0.1776 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2018 MXN

2020 KES to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.2385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.1776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0609 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1860 to the December average rate of 0.1806, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2385 was up 21.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1958, 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 1,192 MXN

2019 Average 944 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 888 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.54 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2322

0.1759

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 0.2075, compared to 0.1960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2075

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0484 MXN (High: 0.2382 / Low: 0.1898). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 MXN (High: 0.1878 / Low: 0.1846).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2275) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0402 (+21.44%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2275

2019 Avg (April) 0.1873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1878	0.1846	0.1860
February	0.1938	0.1835	0.1869
March	0.2382	0.1898	0.2150
April	0.2385	0.2203	0.2275
May	0.2315	0.2076	0.2198
June	0.2165	0.2021	0.2100
July	0.2136	0.2036	0.2087
August	0.2099	0.2011	0.2049
September	0.2067	0.1928	0.1995
October	0.2015	0.1917	0.1955
November	0.1964	0.1817	0.1866
December	0.1844	0.1776	0.1806