YEARLY HIGH
5.6316 KES
YEARLY LOW
4.1933 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9852 KES

2020 MXN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 5.6316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 4.1933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4383 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3763 to the December average rate of 5.5390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.6316 was up 3.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.4643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 281,581 KES
2019 Average 264,995 KES
Yearly Trough Low 209,665 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,916.35 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.6531
4.2837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 4.8530, compared to 5.1175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0699 KES (High: 5.2687 / Low: 4.1988). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0923 KES (High: 5.4177 / Low: 5.3254).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0699
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6781 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.5390) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.3136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2255 (+4.24%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.5390
2019 Avg (December) 5.3136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4177 5.3254 5.3763
February 5.4490 5.1593 5.3514
March 5.2687 4.1988 4.6733
April 4.5385 4.1933 4.3978
May 4.8176 4.3194 4.5547
June 4.9471 4.6183 4.7646
July 4.9123 4.6812 4.7918
August 4.9720 4.7631 4.8812
September 5.1875 4.8369 5.0155
October 5.2172 4.9639 5.1149
November 5.5023 5.0924 5.3624
December 5.6316 5.4231 5.5390