2020 KES to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0439 RON

YEARLY LOW

0.0356 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0399 RON

2020 KES to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.0439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0426 to the December average rate of 0.0362, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0439 was up 2.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0428, 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 220 RON

2019 Average 208 RON

Yearly Trough Low 178 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.80 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0442

0.0355

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KES to RON 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 0.0420, compared to 0.0379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0026 RON (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0378). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 RON (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0377).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0434) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+4.03%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0434

2019 Avg (February) 0.0418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0431	0.0419	0.0426
February	0.0439	0.0429	0.0434
March	0.0433	0.0411	0.0421
April	0.0422	0.0412	0.0418
May	0.0422	0.0408	0.0415
June	0.0409	0.0399	0.0404
July	0.0404	0.0378	0.0394
August	0.0381	0.0373	0.0378
September	0.0387	0.0375	0.0380
October	0.0384	0.0377	0.0381
November	0.0384	0.0370	0.0376
December	0.0368	0.0356	0.0362