2020 KES to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4948 YER

YEARLY LOW

2.2388 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3532 YER

2020 KES to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 2.4948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 2.2388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2559 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4764 to the December average rate of 2.2654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4948 was down 0.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5146, 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 12,474 YER

2019 Average 12,273 YER

Yearly Trough Low 11,194 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,279.61 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5044

2.2436

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 2.4037, compared to 2.3027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1220 YER (High: 2.4744 / Low: 2.3524). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 YER (High: 2.3121 / Low: 2.3044).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1220

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 0.0703 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.4764) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.4646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+0.48%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.4764

2019 Avg (January) 2.4646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4948	2.4607	2.4764
February	2.4948	2.4731	2.4826
March	2.4744	2.3524	2.4124
April	2.3798	2.3327	2.3517
May	2.3710	2.3332	2.3462
June	2.3596	2.3436	2.3529
July	2.3520	2.3174	2.3326
August	2.3234	2.3072	2.3153
September	2.3121	2.3044	2.3088
October	2.3091	2.3002	2.3042
November	2.3027	2.2738	2.2898
December	2.3021	2.2388	2.2654