YEARLY HIGH
0.0293 TND
YEARLY LOW
0.0233 TND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0260 TND

2018 KES to TND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to TND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 TND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0238 to the December average rate of 0.0288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0293 was up 19.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0245, 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 146 TND
2017 Average 117 TND
Yearly Trough Low 116 TND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.98 TND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0293
0.0231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TND 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 0.0243, compared to 0.0277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0011 TND (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0243). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 TND (High: 0.0285 / Low: 0.0281).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0288) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+19.27%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0288
2017 Avg (December) 0.0241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0244 0.0233 0.0238
February 0.0241 0.0233 0.0236
March 0.0242 0.0235 0.0238
April 0.0248 0.0237 0.0241
May 0.0254 0.0243 0.0250
June 0.0260 0.0253 0.0256
July 0.0268 0.0259 0.0262
August 0.0276 0.0267 0.0273
September 0.0278 0.0274 0.0276
October 0.0283 0.0278 0.0281
November 0.0285 0.0281 0.0284
December 0.0293 0.0285 0.0288