2020 KES to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |