YEARLY HIGH
96.3745 UZS
YEARLY LOW
89.0330 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
94.4046 UZS

2020 KES to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 96.3745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 89.0330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3415 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.3449 to the December average rate of 94.5790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 96.3745 was up 1.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 94.6463, 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 481,872 UZS
2019 Average 432,619 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 445,165 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,707.51 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

95.9156
91.2572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to UZS 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 93.9250, compared to 94.8842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.9250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.8842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 5.2644 UZS (High: 95.2822 / Low: 90.0178). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5117 UZS (High: 95.0511 / Low: 94.5394).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.2644
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8444 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 94.5790) against the same month in 2019 (average: 93.8495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7296 (+0.78%).

2020 Avg (December) 94.5790
2019 Avg (December) 93.8495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.1171 93.4296 94.3449
February 95.1171 93.9806 94.4898
March 94.1400 89.0330 91.6454
April 95.2822 90.0178 92.6864
May 95.7303 93.9479 94.8562
June 95.6645 95.0472 95.5274
July 95.6787 94.5404 95.0745
August 95.0386 94.2334 94.7044
September 95.0511 94.5394 94.7985
October 95.4452 94.8554 95.2347
November 95.3641 94.2850 94.9139
December 96.3745 93.1647 94.5790