2020 SDG to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2534 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.8493 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9695 KES

2020 SDG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.2534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 1.8493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4042 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2315 to the December average rate of 1.9992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2534 was down 3.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,267 KES

2019 Average 11,118 KES

Yearly Trough Low 9,246 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,020.76 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2668

1.8431

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.9727, compared to 1.9662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9727

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.2034 KES (High: 2.2534 / Low: 2.0501). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 KES (High: 1.9638 / Low: 1.9580).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2034

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2837 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.2315) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0962 (+4.51%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.2315

2019 Avg (January) 2.1353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2534	2.0501	2.2315
February	2.0527	1.8499	1.9478
March	1.9240	1.8493	1.8784
April	1.9413	1.9015	1.9250
May	1.9403	1.9087	1.9291
June	1.9313	1.9198	1.9245
July	1.9511	1.9241	1.9403
August	1.9622	1.9485	1.9550
September	1.9638	1.9580	1.9605
October	1.9698	1.9608	1.9655
November	1.9901	1.9660	1.9767
December	2.0205	1.9679	1.9992