YEARLY HIGH
0.0154 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0149 NZD

2019 KES to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0154 was up 0.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0154, 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 77 NZD
2018 Average 71 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 72 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.65 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0154
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NZD 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 0.0147, compared to 0.0150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 NZD (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0145). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 NZD (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0149).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.0153) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+5.90%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.0153
2018 Avg (November) 0.0144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0148 0.0144 0.0145
February 0.0148 0.0144 0.0146
March 0.0148 0.0143 0.0146
April 0.0150 0.0146 0.0147
May 0.0152 0.0149 0.0151
June 0.0152 0.0145 0.0149
July 0.0147 0.0143 0.0145
August 0.0153 0.0148 0.0151
September 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
October 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
November 0.0154 0.0151 0.0153
December 0.0151 0.0146 0.0149