2018 SEK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0029 KES

YEARLY LOW

10.9418 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.6719 KES

2018 SEK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 13.0029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 10.9418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0611 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7875 to the December average rate of 11.3071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0029 was down 0.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.0395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,014 KES

2017 Average 60,634 KES

Yearly Trough Low 54,709 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,305.54 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.9563

10.9307

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 12.0875, compared to 11.2563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0875

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.7771 KES (High: 12.9915 / Low: 12.2144). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2429 KES (High: 11.4310 / Low: 11.1881).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7771

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2429

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 0.3912 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12.7875) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.5969), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1906 (+10.27%).

2018 Avg (January) 12.7875

2017 Avg (January) 11.5969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0029	12.5279	12.7875
February	12.9915	12.2144	12.6034
March	12.4060	12.0601	12.2751
April	12.1768	11.4668	11.8895
May	11.6771	11.2571	11.4983
June	11.7549	11.1949	11.4711
July	11.5709	11.2719	11.4061
August	11.4226	10.9418	11.0995
September	11.4914	11.0007	11.2578
October	11.3286	11.0713	11.1751
November	11.4281	11.1814	11.2921
December	11.4310	11.1881	11.3071