YEARLY HIGH
0.0392 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0365 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0379 KES

2020 MNT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MNT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0374 to the December average rate of 0.0387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0392 was down 6.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MNT based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 196 KES
2019 Average 198 KES
Yearly Trough Low 183 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.38 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0389
0.0365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT to KES 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 0.0377, compared to 0.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0018 KES (High: 0.0385 / Low: 0.0367). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KES (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0378).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0387) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+2.95%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0387
2019 Avg (December) 0.0376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0377 0.0371 0.0374
February 0.0371 0.0365 0.0367
March 0.0385 0.0367 0.0376
April 0.0385 0.0379 0.0382
May 0.0385 0.0379 0.0382
June 0.0381 0.0376 0.0378
July 0.0380 0.0376 0.0378
August 0.0381 0.0378 0.0380
September 0.0381 0.0377 0.0379
October 0.0384 0.0379 0.0381
November 0.0387 0.0381 0.0384
December 0.0392 0.0381 0.0387