YEARLY HIGH
0.3188 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.2914 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3044 THB

2019 KES to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.3188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.2914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3131 to the December average rate of 0.2978, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3188 was down 4.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3332, 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 1,594 THB
2018 Average 1,595 THB
Yearly Trough Low 1,457 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.14 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3184
0.2904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to THB 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 0.3127, compared to 0.2961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0118 THB (High: 0.3111 / Low: 0.2993). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 THB (High: 0.2950 / Low: 0.2914).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.3161) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+2.26%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.3161
2018 Avg (March) 0.3091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3175 0.3101 0.3131
February 0.3152 0.3103 0.3124
March 0.3188 0.3123 0.3161
April 0.3171 0.3133 0.3150
May 0.3167 0.3104 0.3142
June 0.3111 0.2993 0.3057
July 0.3002 0.2956 0.2987
August 0.2996 0.2927 0.2974
September 0.2978 0.2920 0.2944
October 0.2950 0.2914 0.2928
November 0.2988 0.2915 0.2956
December 0.3000 0.2930 0.2978