YEARLY HIGH
0.0963 TJS
YEARLY LOW
0.0905 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0934 TJS

2019 KES to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0928 to the December average rate of 0.0955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0963 was up 2.72% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0938, 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 482 TJS
2018 Average 452 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 452 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.31 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0959
0.0910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TJS 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 0.0934, compared to 0.0934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0030 TJS (High: 0.0941 / Low: 0.0911). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 TJS (High: 0.0936 / Low: 0.0932).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0955) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+3.56%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0955
2018 Avg (December) 0.0922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0939 0.0922 0.0928
February 0.0944 0.0936 0.0941
March 0.0947 0.0933 0.0940
April 0.0939 0.0928 0.0933
May 0.0935 0.0930 0.0932
June 0.0935 0.0923 0.0928
July 0.0923 0.0905 0.0914
August 0.0941 0.0911 0.0922
September 0.0936 0.0932 0.0934
October 0.0940 0.0929 0.0935
November 0.0959 0.0938 0.0947
December 0.0963 0.0942 0.0955