2020 SLL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0140 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0106 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0117 KES

2020 SLL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SLL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.0106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0135 to the December average rate of 0.0109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0140 was down 4.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0146, 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 70 KES

2019 Average 64 KES

Yearly Trough Low 53 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.29 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0139

0.0106

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 0.0124, compared to 0.0110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0124

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0031 KES (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0109). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0109).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

June 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0119) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0120), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.02%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0119

2019 Avg (April) 0.0120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0136	0.0134	0.0135
February	0.0134	0.0132	0.0133
March	0.0140	0.0133	0.0137
April	0.0140	0.0109	0.0119
May	0.0111	0.0108	0.0109
June	0.0110	0.0109	0.0109
July	0.0111	0.0109	0.0110
August	0.0110	0.0109	0.0110
September	0.0111	0.0110	0.0110
October	0.0111	0.0109	0.0110
November	0.0109	0.0106	0.0108
December	0.0111	0.0108	0.0109