2019 MDL to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 MDL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the MDL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 6.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 5.5579.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4612 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9326 to the December average rate of 5.8763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.0191 was down 2.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.1781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
MDL to KES 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 5.7700, compared to 5.8742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1042 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.2353 KES (High: 5.9311 / Low: 5.6958). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0845 KES (High: 5.9130 / Low: 5.8285).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1165 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 5.9385) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.9429), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-0.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9682 | 5.8791 | 5.9326 |
| February | 5.9130 | 5.8285 | 5.8649 |
| March | 5.8815 | 5.7870 | 5.8445 |
| April | 5.8225 | 5.6659 | 5.7280 |
| May | 5.6730 | 5.5579 | 5.6408 |
| June | 5.6596 | 5.5579 | 5.6091 |
| July | 5.9311 | 5.6958 | 5.8307 |
| August | 5.9570 | 5.7815 | 5.8598 |
| September | 5.9180 | 5.8081 | 5.8622 |
| October | 6.0191 | 5.8604 | 5.9385 |
| November | 5.9563 | 5.7706 | 5.8775 |
| December | 5.9149 | 5.8274 | 5.8763 |