2018 KES to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6200 YER

YEARLY LOW

2.4081 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4723 YER

2018 KES to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 2.6200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.4081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2119 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4330 to the December average rate of 2.4496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6200 was up 6.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4559, 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 13,100 YER

2017 Average 12,100 YER

Yearly Trough Low 12,040 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,059.42 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4933

2.4276

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to YER 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 2.4730, compared to 2.4715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.1516 YER (High: 2.6200 / Low: 2.4683). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 YER (High: 2.4868 / Low: 2.4737).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1516

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.4840) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0530 (+2.18%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.4840

2017 Avg (March) 2.4310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4468	2.4081	2.4330
February	2.4852	2.4557	2.4684
March	2.6200	2.4683	2.4840
April	2.5063	2.4758	2.4878
May	2.4992	2.4649	2.4870
June	2.4846	2.4686	2.4778
July	2.5040	2.4792	2.4873
August	2.4948	2.4795	2.4864
September	2.4868	2.4737	2.4822
October	2.4871	2.4561	2.4765
November	2.4704	2.4260	2.4470
December	2.4699	2.4393	2.4496