2018 SGD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

78.3145 KES

YEARLY LOW

72.7942 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

75.1050 KES

2018 SGD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 78.3145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 72.7942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5203 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.8357 to the December average rate of 74.5379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.3145 was up 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.1918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 391,572 KES

2017 Average 374,615 KES

Yearly Trough Low 363,971 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,601.29 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

78.2928

72.8077

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 76.3510, compared to 73.8590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.3510

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.8590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.0858 KES (High: 77.8678 / Low: 75.7820). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8421 KES (High: 77.4693 / Low: 76.6272).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0858

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8421

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 1.2983 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 77.8357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 72.5697), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2661 (+7.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 77.8357

2017 Avg (January) 72.5697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	78.3145	77.0525	77.8357
February	77.8678	75.7820	76.8306
March	77.4693	76.6272	76.9143
April	77.2008	75.3595	76.4494
May	75.8505	74.4216	75.1512
June	75.8104	73.8984	74.9249
July	74.3663	73.4417	73.8605
August	74.0005	73.0350	73.5454
September	74.0084	73.0291	73.5417
October	73.6574	72.7942	73.2648
November	75.0016	73.7501	74.4037
December	75.1092	73.9765	74.5379