YEARLY HIGH
234.2395 VND
YEARLY LOW
220.9824 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
227.7214 VND

2019 KES to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 234.2395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 220.9824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2571 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.4480 to the December average rate of 228.4486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 234.2395 was up 1.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 230.7383, 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 1,171,198 VND
2018 Average 1,133,728 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,104,912 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,285.44 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

232.3545
222.6724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to VND 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 230.1223, compared to 225.3204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 230.1223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.3204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 6.3524 VND (High: 230.5690 / Low: 224.2166). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3724 VND (High: 230.8264 / Low: 228.4540).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.3524
April Spread (Stable) ±2.3724

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.1069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 231.1254) against the same month in 2018 (average: 225.1270), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9983 (+2.66%).

2019 Avg (March) 231.1254
2018 Avg (March) 225.1270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 231.0455 225.8566 228.4480
February 232.8490 230.4566 231.5477
March 234.2395 228.3633 231.1254
April 230.8264 228.4540 229.7222
May 231.8280 228.7670 230.6606
June 232.1230 226.8305 229.2303
July 227.6295 222.4548 225.1234
August 225.5227 220.9824 224.4109
September 225.5220 221.2305 223.4792
October 225.2298 222.5203 223.7163
November 229.6992 224.0138 226.7438
December 230.5690 224.2166 228.4486