2018 KES to TWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3076 TWD

YEARLY LOW

0.2841 TWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2975 TWD

2018 KES to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.3076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.2841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2860 to the December average rate of 0.3011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3076 was down 2.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3168, 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 1,538 TWD

2017 Average 1,471 TWD

Yearly Trough Low 1,420 TWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.62 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3076

0.2841

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KES to TWD 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 0.2916, compared to 0.3034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2916

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0088 TWD (High: 0.2966 / Low: 0.2878). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 TWD (High: 0.2901 / Low: 0.2873).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3056) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+4.45%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3056

2017 Avg (October) 0.2926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2890	0.2841	0.2860
February	0.2912	0.2859	0.2884
March	0.2901	0.2873	0.2886
April	0.2966	0.2878	0.2920
May	0.2987	0.2945	0.2966
June	0.3025	0.2939	0.2978
July	0.3060	0.3003	0.3034
August	0.3065	0.3032	0.3048
September	0.3061	0.3022	0.3044
October	0.3076	0.3023	0.3056
November	0.3023	0.2985	0.3009
December	0.3030	0.2982	0.3011