2018 KES to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4713 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0676 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2297 SDG

2018 KES to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.4713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4036 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0682 to the December average rate of 0.4658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 583.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4713 was up 593.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0680, 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 2,356 SDG

2017 Average 321 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 338 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,018.21 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5055

0.0284

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KES to SDG 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 0.1583, compared to 0.3011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1583

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2903 SDG (High: 0.4684 / Low: 0.1780). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SDG (High: 0.0687 / Low: 0.0676).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2903

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4013 (+622.48%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4657

2017 Avg (November) 0.0645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0687	0.0676	0.0682
February	0.1794	0.0690	0.1647
March	0.1805	0.1776	0.1788
April	0.1817	0.1781	0.1799
May	0.1811	0.1777	0.1795
June	0.1794	0.1775	0.1785
July	0.1800	0.1780	0.1789
August	0.1799	0.1785	0.1790
September	0.1796	0.1778	0.1787
October	0.4684	0.1780	0.3388
November	0.4713	0.4612	0.4657
December	0.4687	0.4639	0.4658