2019 KES to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0072 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0070 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0071 XDR

2019 KES to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0070 to the December average rate of 0.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0072 was up 1.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0071, 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 36 XDR

2018 Average 35 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 35 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.25 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0072

0.0070

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KES to XDR 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 0.0071, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0071

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0071).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0071) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.64%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0071

2018 Avg (December) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0071	0.0070	0.0070
February	0.0072	0.0071	0.0072
March	0.0072	0.0071	0.0071
April	0.0071	0.0071	0.0071
May	0.0071	0.0071	0.0071
June	0.0071	0.0070	0.0071
July	0.0071	0.0070	0.0070
August	0.0071	0.0070	0.0071
September	0.0071	0.0070	0.0070
October	0.0071	0.0070	0.0070
November	0.0072	0.0070	0.0071
December	0.0072	0.0071	0.0071