2020 KES to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5084 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.4305 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4666 PHP

2020 KES to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.5084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.4305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0779 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5029 to the December average rate of 0.4352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5084 was down 4.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5334, 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 2,542 PHP

2019 Average 2,538 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 2,152 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 389.34 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5107

0.4283

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KES to PHP 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 0.4862, compared to 0.4469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4862

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0248 PHP (High: 0.5026 / Low: 0.4778). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 PHP (High: 0.4490 / Low: 0.4454).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.5039) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0169 (-3.25%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.5039

2019 Avg (February) 0.5208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5083	0.4968	0.5029
February	0.5084	0.4999	0.5039
March	0.5026	0.4778	0.4907
April	0.4842	0.4689	0.4759
May	0.4782	0.4651	0.4735
June	0.4740	0.4677	0.4704
July	0.4681	0.4556	0.4604
August	0.4564	0.4468	0.4511
September	0.4490	0.4454	0.4474
October	0.4486	0.4447	0.4464
November	0.4468	0.4370	0.4413
December	0.4428	0.4305	0.4352