2019 RON to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.1841 KES

YEARLY LOW

23.3405 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.0608 KES

2019 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 25.1841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 23.3405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8435 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.6515 to the December average rate of 23.5865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 25.1841 was down 8.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 27.4104, 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 125,920 KES

2018 Average 128,518 KES

Yearly Trough Low 116,703 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,217.67 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

24.7580

23.4800

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 24.0694, compared to 24.0523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.0694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.0523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.1886 KES (High: 25.1841 / Low: 23.9955). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2138 KES (High: 24.5874 / Low: 24.3735).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1886

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 24.6515) against the same month in 2018 (average: 26.9825), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3310 (-8.64%).

2019 Avg (January) 24.6515

2018 Avg (January) 26.9825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.1841	23.9955	24.6515
February	24.2310	23.7840	23.9482
March	24.2742	23.5736	23.8446
April	24.0317	23.7243	23.8710
May	23.9141	23.6691	23.7938
June	24.6371	23.8009	24.3071
July	24.5874	24.3735	24.4824
August	24.5364	24.0692	24.3097
September	24.2757	23.8539	24.1018
October	24.3602	23.9183	24.1232
November	24.2548	23.4144	23.7102
December	23.8118	23.3405	23.5865