2019 KES to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

91.6675 SLL

YEARLY LOW

68.2667 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

78.5540 SLL

2019 KES to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 91.6675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 68.2667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4008 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.6006 to the December average rate of 73.7212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 91.6675 was up 9.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 83.3499, 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 458,337 SLL

2018 Average 380,656 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 341,333 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,004.00 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

85.2300

67.0367

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 82.9397, compared to 74.1683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.7713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.9397

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.1683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 22.5403 SLL (High: 91.6675 / Low: 69.1272). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4628 SLL (High: 83.1555 / Low: 82.6927).

August Spread (Volatile) ±22.5403

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4628

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.2686 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 79.6723) against the same month in 2018 (average: 72.0716), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6007 (+10.55%).

2019 Avg (August) 79.6723

2018 Avg (August) 72.0716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	83.6324	82.0883	82.6006
February	83.8587	83.2920	83.7139
March	84.2539	83.0611	83.5940
April	83.3665	82.5759	82.9905
May	83.1555	82.6927	82.9175
June	87.3559	68.8656	81.8215
July	68.9378	68.2667	68.5528
August	91.6675	69.1272	79.6723
September	91.3625	70.3799	78.9555
October	72.1175	71.0202	71.4214
November	73.5348	71.9973	72.6867
December	74.4338	72.4179	73.7212