2018 KES to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KES to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KES to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 83.3499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 62.3216.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.0283 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.5112 to the December average rate of 82.0999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 83.3499 was up 11.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 74.4583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KES to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 74.6351, compared to 77.6473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0122 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 18.5979 SLL (High: 83.3333 / Low: 64.7355). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4223 SLL (High: 83.3393 / Low: 82.9170).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 9.4139 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 82.9998) against the same month in 2017 (average: 73.8549), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1450 (+12.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.1936 | 73.7941 | 74.5112 |
| February | 76.3389 | 75.1666 | 75.6707 |
| March | 76.8147 | 75.5834 | 75.8837 |
| April | 77.3616 | 75.8062 | 76.4825 |
| May | 77.8488 | 76.5051 | 77.3381 |
| June | 77.6851 | 62.3216 | 67.9242 |
| July | 65.1532 | 62.3625 | 63.5082 |
| August | 83.3333 | 64.7355 | 72.0716 |
| September | 83.3393 | 82.9170 | 83.1953 |
| October | 83.3499 | 82.3275 | 82.9998 |
| November | 82.7919 | 81.3025 | 82.0087 |
| December | 82.7906 | 81.7659 | 82.0999 |