2019 KES to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

214.3220 STD

YEARLY LOW

205.6727 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

208.9600 STD

2019 KES to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 214.3220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 205.6727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6493 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.2459 to the December average rate of 212.5658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 214.3220 was up 2.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 209.9518, 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 1,071,610 STD

2018 Average 1,020,037 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,028,363 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,246.40 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

213.0978

206.7139

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to STD 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 208.4695, compared to 209.4505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.4695

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.4505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 5.0053 STD (High: 210.6780 / Low: 205.6727). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1613 STD (High: 208.6381 / Low: 207.4768).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.0053

May Spread (Stable) ±1.1613

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 212.5658) against the same month in 2018 (average: 205.9896), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5762 (+3.19%).

2019 Avg (December) 212.5658

2018 Avg (December) 205.9896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	209.8345	205.9604	207.2459
February	210.4024	208.9804	210.0391
March	211.3939	208.4011	209.7383
April	209.1673	207.1838	208.2240
May	208.6381	207.4768	208.0408
June	210.6780	205.6727	207.5287
July	210.8841	206.9084	208.9066
August	209.3484	208.0956	208.7657
September	209.4297	207.4141	207.8052
October	208.9667	207.4949	207.9614
November	213.1566	208.6999	210.6984
December	214.3220	209.9191	212.5658