2018 RON to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.4104 KES

YEARLY LOW

24.5074 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.7111 KES

2018 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 27.4104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 24.5074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9030 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.9825 to the December average rate of 25.0055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.4104 was up 1.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.0476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 137,052 KES

2017 Average 127,843 KES

Yearly Trough Low 122,537 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,514.80 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.1925

24.6731

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 26.3447, compared to 25.0775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.3447

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.0775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.9444 KES (High: 27.4104 / Low: 26.4660). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2560 KES (High: 25.1153 / Low: 24.8593).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9444

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8698 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 26.8961) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.4274), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4687 (+10.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 26.8961

2017 Avg (February) 24.4274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.3178	26.4957	26.9825
February	27.4104	26.4660	26.8961
March	27.0353	26.5901	26.7639
April	26.8554	25.9960	26.5004
May	26.0843	25.1673	25.6306
June	25.5909	25.0360	25.2945
July	25.5453	25.1423	25.3076
August	25.4490	24.5074	25.0180
September	25.5066	25.0828	25.2985
October	25.0806	24.7071	24.8830
November	25.2301	24.6937	24.9522
December	25.1153	24.8593	25.0055