YEARLY HIGH
0.3403 NIO
YEARLY LOW
0.3121 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3233 NIO

2020 KES to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.3403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.3121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3358 to the December average rate of 0.3155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3403 was up 0.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3381, 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 1,702 NIO
2019 Average 1,630 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 1,560 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.19 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3393
0.3133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NIO 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 0.3267, compared to 0.3198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0200 NIO (High: 0.3375 / Low: 0.3175). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 NIO (High: 0.3211 / Low: 0.3192).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.3358) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+4.90%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.3358
2019 Avg (January) 0.3201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3403 0.3319 0.3358
February 0.3403 0.3350 0.3371
March 0.3375 0.3175 0.3273
April 0.3244 0.3152 0.3203
May 0.3258 0.3154 0.3187
June 0.3251 0.3180 0.3212
July 0.3250 0.3190 0.3223
August 0.3229 0.3194 0.3215
September 0.3222 0.3186 0.3206
October 0.3211 0.3192 0.3199
November 0.3242 0.3166 0.3190
December 0.3206 0.3121 0.3155