YEARLY HIGH
231.8526 VND
YEARLY LOW
206.5220 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
218.2877 VND

2020 KES to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 231.8526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 206.5220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.3306 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 229.2159 to the December average rate of 209.1970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 231.8526 was down 1.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 234.2395, 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 1,159,263 VND
2019 Average 1,138,473 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,032,610 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,653.25 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

232.4228
207.0855
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 223.5207, compared to 213.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.4660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.5207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 213.0547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.4433 VND (High: 229.2310 / Low: 219.7878). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8309 VND (High: 214.4426 / Low: 212.6117).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.4433
October Spread (Stable) ±1.8309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.5759 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 230.3114) against the same month in 2019 (average: 231.5477), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2363 (-0.53%).

2020 Avg (February) 230.3114
2019 Avg (February) 231.5477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 230.3284 227.7919 229.2159
February 231.8526 228.6844 230.3114
March 229.2310 219.7878 224.7355
April 224.7190 217.1007 220.3068
May 220.9163 214.0387 218.2299
June 219.8370 215.9992 218.3247
July 218.2743 212.8479 215.6786
August 216.3759 212.8561 214.3150
September 215.1673 212.8260 213.9218
October 214.4426 212.6117 213.3343
November 213.9554 209.6356 211.8815
December 212.9034 206.5220 209.1970