2019 RUB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6449 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.4738 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5770 KES

2019 RUB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 1.6449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1711 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5227 to the December average rate of 1.6140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6449 was down 10.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,224 KES

2018 Average 8,099 KES

Yearly Trough Low 7,369 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 855.59 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6426

1.5118

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.5494, compared to 1.6046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5494

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0839 KES (High: 1.6286 / Low: 1.5447). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 KES (High: 1.5737 / Low: 1.5448).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0839

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0637 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 1.6317) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0301 (+1.88%).

2019 Avg (July) 1.6317

2018 Avg (July) 1.6016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5444	1.4738	1.5227
February	1.5348	1.5033	1.5236
March	1.5823	1.4994	1.5387
April	1.5894	1.5396	1.5659
May	1.5737	1.5448	1.5590
June	1.6286	1.5447	1.5863
July	1.6449	1.6085	1.6317
August	1.6051	1.5426	1.5680
September	1.6285	1.5498	1.5985
October	1.6272	1.5909	1.6126
November	1.6276	1.5849	1.6029
December	1.6359	1.5955	1.6140