2019 SBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.7556 KES

YEARLY LOW

12.1171 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4377 KES

2019 SBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 12.7556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 12.1171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6385 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5278 to the December average rate of 12.2450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.7556 was down 4.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.3554, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,778 KES

2018 Average 64,283 KES

Yearly Trough Low 60,585 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,192.65 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.6702

12.2063

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 12.3924, compared to 12.4831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3924

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.5106 KES (High: 12.6940 / Low: 12.1833). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1664 KES (High: 12.4390 / Low: 12.2726).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5106

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1664

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.1735 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 12.5240) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.7226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1986 (-1.56%).

2019 Avg (July) 12.5240

2018 Avg (July) 12.7226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.7316	12.3263	12.5278
February	12.5134	12.1934	12.3543
March	12.5404	12.2255	12.3488
April	12.6005	12.2614	12.4002
May	12.5011	12.2914	12.3612
June	12.4390	12.2726	12.3620
July	12.7556	12.4068	12.5240
August	12.7386	12.5391	12.6315
September	12.7171	12.4832	12.5916
October	12.6464	12.4549	12.5353
November	12.6940	12.1833	12.3710
December	12.4335	12.1171	12.2450