2018 SLL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0160 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0120 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0132 KES

2018 SLL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.0120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0160 was down 15.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 KES

2017 Average 69 KES

Yearly Trough Low 60 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.24 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0161

0.0116

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0135, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0034 KES (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0120).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0149) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+7.97%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0149

2017 Avg (June) 0.0138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0136	0.0133	0.0134
February	0.0133	0.0131	0.0132
March	0.0132	0.0130	0.0132
April	0.0132	0.0129	0.0131
May	0.0131	0.0128	0.0129
June	0.0160	0.0129	0.0149
July	0.0160	0.0153	0.0158
August	0.0154	0.0120	0.0141
September	0.0121	0.0120	0.0120
October	0.0121	0.0120	0.0120
November	0.0123	0.0121	0.0122
December	0.0122	0.0121	0.0122