2020 KES to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0073 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0062 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0068 XDR

2020 KES to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0072 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0073 was up 0.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0072, 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

2019 Average 35 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 31 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.25 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0073

0.0062

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0070, compared to 0.0065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0069). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0065).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0072) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.29%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0072

2019 Avg (February) 0.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0072	0.0071	0.0072
February	0.0073	0.0072	0.0072
March	0.0072	0.0069	0.0070
April	0.0070	0.0068	0.0069
May	0.0070	0.0068	0.0069
June	0.0069	0.0068	0.0068
July	0.0068	0.0066	0.0067
August	0.0066	0.0065	0.0066
September	0.0066	0.0065	0.0065
October	0.0065	0.0065	0.0065
November	0.0065	0.0064	0.0064
December	0.0064	0.0062	0.0063