2020 KES to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 KES to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the KES to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 219.2124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 183.7146.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.4978 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 213.2834 to the December average rate of 187.1059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 219.2124 was up 2.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 214.3220, 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 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 210.7990, compared to 193.9464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.8526 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.9779 STD (High: 218.0118 / Low: 208.0339). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3622 STD (High: 207.8261 / Low: 206.4639).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.8344 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 217.5804) against the same month in 2019 (average: 210.0391), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5413 (+3.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 214.8559 | 211.9181 | 213.2834 |
| February | 219.2124 | 214.5779 | 217.5804 |
| March | 218.0118 | 208.0339 | 213.0027 |
| April | 210.4066 | 205.5019 | 207.1808 |
| May | 208.8159 | 205.5051 | 206.6542 |
| June | 207.8261 | 206.4639 | 207.0923 |
| July | 206.6756 | 198.4117 | 203.0999 |
| August | 198.4301 | 193.4528 | 195.2654 |
| September | 194.1108 | 191.7633 | 193.3280 |
| October | 193.9497 | 192.1843 | 193.2151 |
| November | 193.5334 | 189.8324 | 191.6641 |
| December | 189.5741 | 183.7146 | 187.1059 |