2018 KES to UAH Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2828 UAH

YEARLY LOW

0.2559 UAH

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2685 UAH

2018 KES to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.2828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.2559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0269 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2769 to the December average rate of 0.2715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2828 was up 3.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2728, 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 1,414 UAH

2017 Average 1,286 UAH

Yearly Trough Low 1,280 UAH

Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.54 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2816

0.2577

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to UAH 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 0.2641, compared to 0.2729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2641

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0127 UAH (High: 0.2807 / Low: 0.2680). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 UAH (High: 0.2799 / Low: 0.2764).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2769) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+5.42%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2769

2017 Avg (January) 0.2626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2828	0.2706	0.2769
February	0.2735	0.2640	0.2677
March	0.2660	0.2559	0.2600
April	0.2628	0.2563	0.2601
May	0.2626	0.2571	0.2602
June	0.2621	0.2573	0.2597
July	0.2669	0.2594	0.2621
August	0.2807	0.2680	0.2734
September	0.2827	0.2775	0.2796
October	0.2799	0.2764	0.2779
November	0.2780	0.2682	0.2730
December	0.2761	0.2688	0.2715