YEARLY HIGH
0.0681 TTD
YEARLY LOW
0.0645 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0664 TTD

2019 KES to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.0645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0668 to the December average rate of 0.0666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0681 was up 0.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0680, 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 340 TTD
2018 Average 333 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 322 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.86 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0679
0.0650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TTD 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 0.0671, compared to 0.0657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0016 TTD (High: 0.0669 / Low: 0.0653). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 TTD (High: 0.0671 / Low: 0.0666).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.0676) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+1.19%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.0676
2018 Avg (March) 0.0668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0674 0.0663 0.0668
February 0.0678 0.0672 0.0676
March 0.0681 0.0671 0.0676
April 0.0677 0.0666 0.0671
May 0.0671 0.0666 0.0670
June 0.0671 0.0662 0.0666
July 0.0662 0.0650 0.0656
August 0.0657 0.0645 0.0655
September 0.0658 0.0651 0.0653
October 0.0656 0.0649 0.0653
November 0.0669 0.0653 0.0661
December 0.0672 0.0657 0.0666